Job Overview
- Company:
- Verizon
- Title:
- Linux Systems Engineer
- Skills:
- CISSP, Cisco, Computer, Engineer, Engineering, Engineers, Excel, Firewall, Linux, Manager, Management, Network, Security, System, Systems, VPN
- Date:
- 5-25-2013
- Location:
- Ashburn, VA
- Area Code:
- 703
- Employ. Type:
- Pay Rate:
- Job Length:
- NA
- Position ID:
- hjobp000000003980329
- Dice ID:
- 10241294
- Travel Required:
- unspecified
- Telecommute:
- no
Company Overview
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It's a brave new world. And you get to tap into it. A world that is connected in more ways than ever before. A world that is empowered by communications. Empowering people to live fulfilling lives.
It's a world that moves faster than ever before. And as one of our team members, you'll move with it by helping to deliver innovative communications, information, and entertainment that redefine the scope of technology. Working on our voice, video, and data products means that you are tapped into a company that owns and operates one of the most expansive IP backbone networks in the world.
We cover it all. And we're just waiting for your energy to propel us forward on the journey.
Job Description
- Linux Systems Engineer
- Ashburn, VA
Position Responsibilities:
The Senior Security Incident Response Engineer serves as the technical lead for any system stability incident occurring because of or near a security device on a customer network. This engineer is part of the MSS SOC and reports to the Duty Manager. The Senior Security Incident Response Engineer is an expert in the fields of network security, Linux system engineering and crisis management. Candidates have prior SOC experience and understand the demands of this dynamic environment. They possess technical certifications to reinforce their practical experience. Senior Security Incident Response Engineers provide direction to the analysts and assist the Duty Manager in ensuring smooth shift operations. They are brought in to provide context and technical experience to progress incidents towards resolution quickly. Senior Security Incident Response Engineers are expected to generate efficiencies by identifying and fixing problem areas, improving processes and passing on their knowledge.
There is an expectation of small amounts of work after hours, which could include work for key customers, special projects or dedicated task forces within the global SOC.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with customer technical and management teams
- Clear and concise written and oral English
- Strong problem solving skills
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Security
- Proactive in following up on customer issues
- 3 to 5 years experience in a dedicated security position
- Ability to excel in high pressure environments
Desired Skills & Experience:
- ITIL Foundations training / certification
- 6 or more years enterprise experience
- Experience in Linux, Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper, Firewall, VPN, Proxies
- Security Certifications CISSP, CCSE, CCSP, JNCIP
Industry: Security