Desired Skills and Experience
- Understanding of security concepts and principles
- In-depth knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
- Strong scripting ability with Bash and another such as Python or Ruby
- Understanding of configuration management systems, ideally Puppet
- Web application vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of basic networking and TCP/IP
- Monitoring of systems and dealing with large amounts of data.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of working in a Security role.
- Active Directory and LDAP
- Popular programming languages such as Java
- Intrusion Detection systems
- SIEM Technology
- Fsecure Anti Virus
- Web Filtering and DLP
- Some knowledge of PCI DSS, DPA and ISO 27K standards
- Awareness of security related legislation e.g. Data Protection Act
- The Ideal candidate will have the ability to ‘see the big picture’ and think strategically around data protection to meet regulatory and audit requirements and corporate standards. Must have an ability to translate underlying technology, security, and infrastructure concepts to business requirements.
- Professional security qualifications are desirable but not essential.