IT Security Specialist - Security Investigator / Incident Responder

Job ID SO_DEL-0613036 Job type Full-time Regular Work country Australia Position type Professional Work city West Pennant Hills Posted 17-Oct-2013 Travel Unknown at this time Job area Finance & Accounting (non consulting) Business group SO Delivery Job category IT Specialist Business unit Sec&RiskMgmt Job role Security Specialist Job role skillset General Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No

Job description

As the world’s largest IT and consulting company within our enterprise great opportunities abound. At IBM you can build your career while working on society’s most pressing issues – from energy production to climate change, traffic congestion, healthcare, and everything in between – making the world a better place is at the top of our strategic agenda. Our Global Technology Services (GTS) unit offers end-to-end IT consulting and business services supported by an unparalleled global delivery network. At GTS, we provide our clients with innovative technology solutions that help them to improve their business processes and in turn, profitability. Strategic Outsourcing and Delivery (SO DEL) participate in the pursuit and qualification of new strategic outsourcing engagements and incremental business opportunities, and deliver a broad range of application management and managed operations services to IBM's strategic outsourcing customers in Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective strategic outsourcing services to our customers, and to be proactive in identifying and responding to their business needs. We have a pervasive focus on expanding and strengthening our strategic outsourcing capabilities and offerings, in line with our strategy of building a sustainable and profitable business. This position exists to assist our clients in assessing, investigating and rapidly responding to IT Security incidents in order to preserve the integrity and viability of their business operations. In the event of a suspected intrusion the position will be responsible for the following: • Manage the security incident • Investigate the circumstances • Recommend possible remediation • Report on the findings of the investigation Experience is required to enable the professional and effective management of an investigation through knowledge of IT systems and applications. Also required in this position is knowledge and understanding relating to the law, legal protocols, professional standards and regulations in the area of digital evidence investigation and analysis. Investigators will also be expected to establish a network of persons involved in similar areas (both internal and external to IBM), e.g.: IT Security teams, Network Security along with members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Participation in the team’s on-call roster is required within this position. Due to the critical nature of services provided by IBM CERT A/NZ, all roles within the team are, at times, subject to stressful situations and peak workloads. Successful job candidates can expect to encounter such situations and workloads within the role and should be aware that this can occur outside of normal business hours. The Investigator role is responsible for conducting IT investigations into computer systems and individuals. These investigations often involve highly sensitive and confidential situations, data and information. As a result the investigator may be exposed to distressing events or inappropriate material. IBM has always been committed first and foremost to its people. We believe true innovation is driven by diversity, so in order to uphold our reputation as an industry-leading enterprise, we rely on people from different backgrounds, different perspectives and different attitudes. So come on board and join us as we enter a new era for our industry – and our planet.

Required Bachelor's Degree At least 5 years experience in Experience with industry recognised forensic software tools At least 5 years experience in Experience with industry recognised forensic hardware tools At least 5 years experience in Technical understanding of IT platforms At least 5 years experience in Understanding of vulnerabilities and security protocols At least 5 years experience in Evidence handling and storage skills At least 5 years experience in Knowledge of security best practice At least 5 years experience in Problem solving and change management techniques At least 4 years experience in EnCase or FTK Certification and CISSP or related security industry qualification English: Fluent

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