Williams-sonoma Inc. - Technical Consultant, It Security Engineer
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (San Francisco, California)

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 Summary

Develops, evaluates and manages systems security across the enterprise. Responsible for providing senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise's security systems. Actively involved in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance security.  Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new security technologies to better serve the enterprise's security needs.  Requires technical expertise in systems administration and security tools, combined with the knowledge of security practices and procedures. Must possess good technical knowledge of client/server, network topology and network/infrastructure security. Responsibilities ·        Identifies security exposures and recommends controls for new or changing technologies and systems. ·        Actively involved in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures, and use of firewalls and encryption routines)·        Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.·        Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles.·        Updates, and maintains and documents security controls.·        Performs security assessments and reviews networking infrastructure and implementation of new security-based technologies.
Provides direct support to the business and IT staff for systems security related issues.
 Educates users on systems security standards and procedures.
Reviews security violation reports and investigates possible security exceptions.
 Qualifications 
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of 7 years in Information Technology experience, 5+ years of security experience
Must possess good technical knowledge of the following:

Network operating systems (e.g., Unix, NT), and Authentication Systems,
Network protocols and standards,
Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls and VPN devices
Vulnerability Scanners
Penetration Test Methodology
System and Network hardening
PKI and Data Encryption method
 Network Access Control systems, and Identity Management Systems.
Ability to perform complex and varied level work where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.

Reliable business knowledge, preferably in the retail industry
Advanced interpersonal, business communication, and writing skills
Able to demonstrate effective use of applications and PCs
Customer focused with high quality standards
Complex thinking, analysis, and decision making skills
Experienced with technical troubleshooting and problem solving
GIAC, CISA, SSCP and/or other IT Security related certification a plus
 This position requires submission to and successful completion of a background screen. **  To apply, please visit our corporate website www.williams-sonomainc.com and reference job# 7003BR.