- Company Name
- AKKODIS
- Job Title
- Information Technology Security Consultant
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Information Technology Security Consultant
**Role Summary**
Provide 3rd‑line support for complex IT security incidents, perform root‑cause analysis, and design, test, and implement solutions for operating systems, firewalls, and content‑checking tools. Monitor and detect threats across intrusion detection/prevention systems, network devices, and security software. Document and validate new requirements and modifications to existing security infrastructure.
**Expectations**
- Must hold a GOC Top Secret security clearance (file number required).
- Minimum 3 years of experience within the past 5 years on a GOC secret network or higher.
- Minimum 10 years managing IT products and infrastructure, including Microsoft Network Operating Systems, IP networks, or application integration.
- Demonstrated ability to design and maintain security networking equipment (firewalls, IDS/IPS, gateways, cryptographic devices, data diodes).
- Strong knowledge of Layer 7 IT security protocols and products.
- 5 days/week on‑site presence required.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Resolve complex IT security incidents at 3rd‑line level, conducting root‑cause analysis.
- Review, analyze, and apply networking protocols (TCP/IP, Internet Security protocols).
- Identify and analyze threats/vulnerabilities; install, monitor, and detect faults in intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and network devices.
- Design, test, and implement operating‑system installation and update plans.
- Install and configure firewalls and content‑checking solutions.
- Document, test, and deploy solutions for new requirements and modifications to existing security infrastructure.
- Assess feasibility of solutions developed by external defence organizations.
**Required Skills**
- GOC security clearance (Top Secret).
- Extensive experience on GOC secret networks.
- 10+ years managing Microsoft Network OS, IP networks, or application integration.
- Design and maintenance of security networking equipment (firewalls, IDS/IPS, gateways, cryptographic devices, data diodes).
- Proficiency with Layer 7 protocols (HTTP, SMTP, Web Application Firewalls).
- Experience with firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto).
- Routing, switching, proxy, DNS, and Layer 7 security tools (Trustwave MailMarshal, Skyhigh, McAfee Web Gateway, etc.).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- University degree or college diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, or an IT‑related field.
- Relevant IT security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNA Security) are preferred but not mandatory.