The Role
Evaluate and test emerging security technologies; perform security, systems and network analysis; develop testing methodologies; write technical reports; present findings; productionize secure applications; collaborate across R&D, operations and vendors. Role requires hands-on scripting, OS and virtualization skills and 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial sector.
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Job Description
Hi,
This is Raju. I am Recruiter at Randstad Technologies and I am reaching out in regards to your background. I have an exciting opportunity
*Candidates MUST be able to work on W2 to qualify for this role.*
Job Title: Innovation Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Simi Valley,CA/ Chicago,IL/ Addison,TX/ Pennington,NJ/ Jersey City,NJ
Job description:
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in several of the following areas:
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Additional InformationJob description:
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in several of the following areas:
- Security architecture
- Systems administration
- Network administration
- Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or other languages)
- Data analysis
- Insider threat detection
- Application security
- Authentication
- Exceptional analytical/critical thinking abilities - must be able to analyze proposed technological solutions to not only understand how mechanisms work, but to also develop methods of effectively testing and evaluating technologies
- Excellent research skills - must be able to identify relevant data sources for information about emerging technologies to gain an understanding of how things work, and be willing to dig in and take things apart to figure out how they work
- Strong written communication skills - must be able to write technical whitepapers/reports on emerging technologies
- Strong oral communication skills - must be able to present findings to broad audiences inclusive of senior technology and business management, requiring the ability to explain complex technical matters in a way both technical and non-technical personnel can understand
- Hands-on technical abilities: Strong network knowledge (esp in the area of security), OS (Windows and RedHat), VMWare, endpoint and midrange, as well as development or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, .NET, PowerShell, or Java)
- Good software + hardware architecture experience: strong background productionizing applications in an enterprise environment
- Ability to work independently: Must be adept at undertaking and completing tasks independently, meeting schedules and delivery timelines, and to moving swiftly from concepts and theory to action.
- Ability to build and execute testing methodologies unique to emerging technology products for which scant documentation exists
- Ability to collaborate with teams at all levels: Line of Business, R&D, Operations, Technology Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Vendor
- Capable of advancing the program by developing policies, processes and procedures to promote security technology evaluation objectives for adoption throughout the client as an on-demand service
- 5-7 years of experience with information security and either systems administration, networking, data analysis or application development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent or higher in CS, IT, a related technical or engineering field.
- Experience working in the financial sector
- Experience with the evaluation of emerging technology and /or experience as a technology innovator or maker
- Demonstrated understanding of security vulnerabilities, attacks and ability to apply/implement appropriate controls or find new ones based on new technology being developed.
- Familiarity with the client’s environment, security controls and BAND builds
- Strong knowledge of a plurality of languages, operating systems, and databases
- Previous experience working on an R&D or Architecture team
- Master’s Degree in a technology related field from an accredited university
Note: If you feel this job description does not suit your profile then kindly let me know your preferred job roles so that I can be in touch with you with similar jobs and you can refer me a suitable person for this job as well. Hope to hear from you soon.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Must be able to work on W2
- Security architecture
- Systems administration
- Network administration
- Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or other)
- Data analysis
- Insider threat detection
- Application security
- Authentication
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent research skills for emerging technologies
- Strong written communication (technical whitepapers/reports)
- Strong oral communication and presentation skills
- Hands-on technical abilities: strong network security knowledge, Windows and RedHat OS, VMware, endpoint/midrange systems
- Development or scripting knowledge (Python, .NET, PowerShell, or Java)
- Experience productionizing applications in an enterprise environment
- Ability to work independently and meet delivery timelines
- Ability to build and execute testing methodologies for emerging tech
- Ability to collaborate with Line of Business, R&D, Operations, Infrastructure and Vendors
- Develop policies, processes and procedures for security technology evaluation
- 5-7 years of experience with information security plus systems administration, networking, data analysis or application development
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
- Experience working in the financial sector
- Experience evaluating emerging technology or working as a technology innovator/maker
- Demonstrated understanding of security vulnerabilities, attacks and controls
- Familiarity with client's environment, security controls and BAND builds
- Strong knowledge of multiple languages, operating systems, and databases
- Previous experience on an R&D or Architecture team
- Master's Degree in a technology related field
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The Company
What We Do
Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry and a Dutch multinational human resource consulting firm. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Diemen, Netherlands, it provides outsourcing, staffing, consulting, and workforce solutions. The company connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, including finance, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, helping people secure rewarding jobs and stay relevant in the ever-changing world of work.
