Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment (NYSE: ASGN) is the 2nd largest IT staffing firm in the US with over 20 years of industry experience.We have now moved into the European market to provide our current clients organisations with scalable staffing solutions to address critical gaps in their workforce and augment workforce management strategies. We specialize in providing professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed solutions to clients in Fortune 500, mid-market, and emerging companies.
The ideal candidate demonstrates an aptitude and appetite for learning new technologies, evidenced by the ability to expand upon core knowledge. This role focuses on device management, remediation, event analysis, and providing world-class customer service. Job responsibilities include troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving problems in complex customer networks, working in a global 24x7 organization. An ideal candidate will have prior NOC/SOC experience, working against timelines in a fast paced environment. A strong working understanding of Security platforms and technologies is necessary for a successful candidate. Excellent communication skills over video, web conference, and chat are required to succeed in the global Team.
Who You'll Work With
Our client provides customers with assurance that the IT platform is in good hands while they focus on opportunities and challenges resulting from the accelerating pace of technology evolution. Our client offers accelerated agility, higher return on investment and risk mitigation through a choice of delivery & consumption options designed to meet varying needs, budgets and environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-4+ years of experience in Security or Network support
- Strong practical knowledge of Security platforms and technology
- Proven crisis management skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills. BS in Engineering/Computer Science/IT and/or equivalent experience
- Certifications
Desired Skills:
- Excellent understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Working, demonstrated hands-on product and technology skills in at least two of the following areas (more a plus):
- Checkpoint Firewalls
- Juniper Firewalls
- Fortinet Firewalls
- TippingPoint (Trend Micro) IDS/IPS
- Juniper IDS
- Citrix WAF (Web Application Firewalls)
- Firemon Security Management Suite