Data Security Professional

Data Security Professional - Newark, DE

Essential Job Functions Analyzes, recommends, and implements the installation of security software, locks, alarm systems, and other security measures to prevent hackers from infiltrating company information. Monitors and analyzes attempted efforts to compromise security protocols. Identifies and investigates activities and conducts and provides analyses regarding results. Escalates issues to higher level associates. Monitors and assists in analyzing security systems for routers, switches and firewalls to ensure proper connectivity and configuration. Reviews computer logs and messages to identify and report possible violations of security. Coordinates, documents, and reports on internal investigations of security violations. Conducts tests to determine degree of stability of existing data security architecture. Interacts with customers to understand their security needs; assists in the development and implementation of procedures to accommodate them. Writes security status reports to provide system status, report potential and actual security violations and provide procedural recommendations. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in information systems security, computer science, or related field preferred Two or more years of experience in information systems security Experience working with company software and hardware products Experience working with domain structures and digital signatures Experience working with operating systems Experience working with firewall theory and configuration Experience working with security systems and implementation procedures Experience working with network software and hardware Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Other Qualifications Communication skills to interact with team members, management, and support personnel Analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of security systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team