CSIRT Member

JANET(UK) VACANCIES

VACANCY NOTICE 239

CSIRT MEMBER

1. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

JANET CSIRT is a team of technical specialists responsible for providing computer security services to JANET and its customers by taking the lead in the maintenance and development of the JANET security policy, coordination of security issues, managing incident response, developing security resources and maintaining leading edge skills.

2. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

For the purposes of the annual performance round and line management, JANET CSIRT members report to the JANET CSIRT Manager. JANET CSIRT members may also be directed and supervised by senior JANET CSIRT members. JANET CSIRT is part of the Operations division within JANET(UK) and team members will also have responsibilities to the Head of Operations.

3. MAIN DUTIES

This vacancy notice sets out the main duties of the post. Specific duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed.

The main duties of the post are to:

participate in an agreed extended working period, currently 0800-1800 up to a total of 36.5 hours per week, and be available on call in an agreed rota for which an allowance is paid
participate in the operation of the incident handling service
monitor the network for security-related issues
liaise with JANET Network Operations Centre to mitigate threats to JANET
liaise with other computer security organisations in the UK, Europe and globally
liaise with JANET customers to provide advice on the secure use of computer and networking equipment
support JANET customers in identifying and securing compromised machines
liaise with designated security contacts within JANET customer organisations and other organisations concerned with computer network security
maintain awareness of changing security threats to enable enhancement of current tools and development of advanced tools to monitor network security
assist in the development and enhancement of an effective incident handling service for JANET and for organisations connected to JANET, and of systems supporting the service
locate, collect, and analyse computer security information, and disseminate it to JANET customers
provide advice for JANET users on computer and networking equipment security via technical articles and documents on the JANET CSIRT web pages
assist in the preparation of statistical reports as required by JANET(UK)'s management and customers
assist in the support and implementation of IT facilities used by JANET CSIRT, including the production of software tools and scripts to aid in the execution of team tasks
assist in the preparation and delivery of educational material, conferences and workshops on computer security.

4. SKILLS REQUIRED

The post-holder should possess the following skills:

good, concise communication skills
ability to develop technical solutions and some resolution of complex issues
ability to work in a close-knit team operating in a challenging technical environment
an awareness of the public relations implications of the role
ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy and empathy at all levels within JANET(UK) and its customer organisations
ability to work to a loose task specification on the basis of initiative and in a self-directed, well-motivated and flexible manner
ability to negotiate and resolve conflicting priorities when dealing with customers’ needs
ability to prioritise own workload
ability to pick up new skills quickly and learn on the job.

5. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

The post holder will:

be educated to degree/HND level or equivalent
have proven experience of working in a networked systems environment
have a working knowledge of a variety of operating systems, and a good systems administration level of experience and knowledge of at least one
have a sound working knowledge of TCP/IP and other related Internet protocols
have a sound knowledge of security issues in a networked environment.

Desirable

The post holder should have proven experience in at least three of the following:

Windows or UNIX/Linux server administration
configuration, operation and security features of networking hardware
hardware firewall management and administration
writing and maintaining administrative scripts and tools
server products for e-mail, Web and similar services

and have an awareness of UK & international law relating to computer systems.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact Wally Jackson, JANET CSIRT Manager, on 01235 822278.

For an application form, please contact Karen Foster, Personnel Administrator, JANET(UK), Lumen House, Library Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 OSG.

Tel: 01235 822200, Fax: 01235 822399. E-mail: Reception@ja.net.

The salary for this position will be £23,820 or £28,445 per annum depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications, skills and experience. In addition there is a £1,000 extended hour’s payment plus an on-call allowance. The position is a full-time, permanent position.

Please note that applications must be made on the company’s application form. CVs alone will not be accepted.