security administration analyst interview feedback
chickenlicken09
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Hi Guys,
Based on the the below job description how best can i prepare for this interview. I have already started researching ids/ips host based tools.This will hopefully be my break into a security role.
It just seems quite broad still. Any tips or must knows so to speak. Does it seem like alot? Would really love to get this,thanks.
PURPOSE:
• The Security Administrator role implements, supports and administers security technologies globally as implemented by the Security Engineering team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Responsible for operating, administering, and serving as a subject matter expert on security tools including but not limited to:
• Host based IDS and IPS tools
• Endpoint encryption tools
• Privileged access management tools
• Network security tools
• Data Leakage Prevention tools
• Application Security tools
• Defines, monitors, and automates operational tasks
• Works with matrixed security engineer to review significant changes
• Reviewing configuration changes with regards to security toolsets, testing those changes against customer requirements, and implementing them into production environments
• Escalation point for change requests for key IT security operational areas, acts as level 2 engineering support
• Supporting break/fix activities regarding operational stability of security technologies
DECISION MAKING
• Has significant decision making ability on implementation of product configurations within a defined area
• Has moderate decision making ability on definition of operational procedures
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
• Intermediate information technology knowledge
• Intermediate security technology administration experience
• Experience with working across business unit and global geographical boundaries to engage team members as required
• Experience and interest in technology within areas of responsibility
• Relevant security certifications are preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong communication skills
• Strong integrity and highly ethical
• Execution – the ability to consistently deliver, time and again
• Technical competency and acumen
• Security technology administration knowledge and experience
• Ability to repeatedly, consistently, and reliably perform security administration tasks
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Intermediate understanding of security technologies
• Basic understanding of audit processes
• Intermediate network security skills
• Written and oral English language proficiency
• Other language skills are valued
OUR BEHAVIOURS
Actively living and demonstrating the group’s core values and basic principles:
• Value and trust
• What’s required and right
• Drive and fairness
• Respect
• Responsibility and accountability
• Wise and prompt decisions
• Social contribution
• Teamplay
Based on the the below job description how best can i prepare for this interview. I have already started researching ids/ips host based tools.This will hopefully be my break into a security role.
It just seems quite broad still. Any tips or must knows so to speak. Does it seem like alot? Would really love to get this,thanks.
PURPOSE:
• The Security Administrator role implements, supports and administers security technologies globally as implemented by the Security Engineering team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Responsible for operating, administering, and serving as a subject matter expert on security tools including but not limited to:
• Host based IDS and IPS tools
• Endpoint encryption tools
• Privileged access management tools
• Network security tools
• Data Leakage Prevention tools
• Application Security tools
• Defines, monitors, and automates operational tasks
• Works with matrixed security engineer to review significant changes
• Reviewing configuration changes with regards to security toolsets, testing those changes against customer requirements, and implementing them into production environments
• Escalation point for change requests for key IT security operational areas, acts as level 2 engineering support
• Supporting break/fix activities regarding operational stability of security technologies
DECISION MAKING
• Has significant decision making ability on implementation of product configurations within a defined area
• Has moderate decision making ability on definition of operational procedures
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
• Intermediate information technology knowledge
• Intermediate security technology administration experience
• Experience with working across business unit and global geographical boundaries to engage team members as required
• Experience and interest in technology within areas of responsibility
• Relevant security certifications are preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong communication skills
• Strong integrity and highly ethical
• Execution – the ability to consistently deliver, time and again
• Technical competency and acumen
• Security technology administration knowledge and experience
• Ability to repeatedly, consistently, and reliably perform security administration tasks
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Intermediate understanding of security technologies
• Basic understanding of audit processes
• Intermediate network security skills
• Written and oral English language proficiency
• Other language skills are valued
OUR BEHAVIOURS
Actively living and demonstrating the group’s core values and basic principles:
• Value and trust
• What’s required and right
• Drive and fairness
• Respect
• Responsibility and accountability
• Wise and prompt decisions
• Social contribution
• Teamplay
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kbowen0188
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Out of the listed Qualifications/Experience requirements, do you feel that you meet all of them? If so, why?
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chickenlicken09
Member Posts: 537 ■■■■□□□□□□
kbowen0188 wrote: »Out of the listed Qualifications/Experience requirements, do you feel that you meet all of them? If so, why?
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
• Intermediate information technology knowledge - Yes
• Intermediate security technology administration experience - Yes
• Experience with working across business unit and global geographical boundaries to engage team members as required - Yes
• Experience and interest in technology within areas of responsibility - Yes
• Relevant security certifications are preferred but not required - Currently studying for Security+
