IT Security Engineer – System Infrastructure Security (f/m/d)

Field of Activity

In your position, you will provide IT security expertise in support to the business and in line with the key responsibilities.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for the deployment of System Infrastructure Security technologies & processes, especially in the area of Distributed Systems and/or Cloud solutions
• Ensure daily operational duties relating to security management in compliance with relevant policies and industry best practices
• Recommend appropriate controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems/services and to fulfil the requirements of regulators
• Provide effective support service for implemented Security controls, potentially including on-call duties; deliver a first class level of service at all times
• Organise a review of information systems for actual or potential breaches in security according the current threat landscape
• Develop and improve security solutions for system infrastructure and to improve security level for the applications and ensure it fulfil regulatory requirements
• Develop information security procedures, standards, baselines and guidelines in line with international standards of quality management

Qualifications/required skills

• Degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline
• At least five years of relevant experience in a large-scale online technical operations environment
• Excellent understanding of Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS security concepts & threats
• Very good knowledge of systems & applications security concepts
• Experience with System security tools / solutions (Symantec CCS, AquaSec, etc.)
• Effective organizational skills to maintain a consistently high standard of operations in a business-critical financial environment
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proven documentation methodology
• Ability to quickly understand new threats and technical concepts
• Demonstrate passion and motivation for information security and a desire to learn
• Proficient in English (verbal and written), French and/or German is an asset

 
Strong assets

• Security-related certification (CCSP, CISSP, CASP, Security+, GSEC or equivalent) or willing to acquire one major certification within one (or two) years
• Excellent understanding of Infrastructure, Platform and Application security concepts & threats
• Good understanding of Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, DB2 security concepts & threats
• Awareness of ISO 27001
• Programming and scripting skills is a plus