| Analyst 3, Security Operations At T-Mobile, we help customers connect with the people who matter most in their busy lives. That takes new ways of thinking and an appetite for challenge every day. Our IT, engineering and product development team members develop products that excite today's wireless users, enable our rapidly growing network and help to define the future of our dynamic industry. It takes smart minds to create simple, user-friendly solutions, manage the IT and network infrastructure, and keep the focus squarely on our customers. The challenges can be complex, but the rewards are genuine from career growth to a corporate culture that respects those who are not afraid to do things differently. If you're drawn to innovation and a high-energy environment, you belong at T-Mobile. Together, we can do great things. The benefits of teamwork Career growth, personal recognition and diversity are all part of our high-energy culture. Team members enjoy competitive pay, generous paid time off, wicked-cool wireless discounts, education assistance, medical/dental, a superior company-matched 401(k) plan, training and development and more! T-Mobile USA is a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services capable of reaching over 268 million Americans where they live, work, and play. In a world full of busy and fragmented lives, we at T-Mobile USA, Inc. have the idea that wireless communications can help. The value of our plans, the breadth of our coverage, the reliability of our network, and the quality of our service are meant to do one thing; help you stick together with the people who make your life come alive. That's why we're here.
Security Operations Analyst 3 / #185027 & 185026
Position Purpose
The Network Security team maintains corporate data network security infrastructure and provides information security based on the enforcement of the T-Mobile security policies. They enforce corporate access control policies through firewalls, URL content filtering, and VPN configuration.
The team also assists application owners to understand and implement the security aspects of their applications and advises on best security practices for new company projects and initiatives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Use network monitoring tools to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network security issues
· Create, review and approve Method of Procedures (MOPs) for planned break/fix changes and updates
· Use corporate change control procedures to implementing security changes
· Analyze network traffic patterns, system logs, and audit files for compliance with security polices
· Maintain URL filtering systems
· Perform firewall administration and Access Control List management
· Configure and administer Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
· Review security patches for applicability, deployment, and business risk
· Support Vulnerability Assessments
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
· Respond to network security vulnerabilities and incidents promptly to mitigate damage or restore service
· Identify performance or capacity issues and escalate
· Take the lead on internal security projects
· Maintain visibility outside of Security Operations, interfacing with outside groups such as Tier I operations and platform support departments
· Be a subject matter expert in at least one specialty area
Position Requirements
Functional/Technical Skills
· High-level network troubleshooting ability
· Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to complete independently and within time frame established
· In-depth knowledge of security best practices in large-scale environments
· In-depth knowledge of the security technologies such as but not limited to:
· Checkpoint firewall technologies
· Nokia security appliance platforms
· Event Correlation systems
· Security forensics techniques
· VPN technologies
· Content caching technologies
· URL filtering systems
· Encryption protocols
· In-depth knowledge of the following networking technologies
· Secure transfer protocols such as SSH, SCP and Connect Direct Secure Plus
· Diagnostic tools such as packet capture/decode and WAN probes
· Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, Linux administration
· Networking components including routers, switches, etc.
· Ethernet networks
· TCP/IP protocols
· SNMP
· OSI Seven Layer Model
· OSPF, BGP routing protocols
· Previous experience with Cisco routing and switching equipment
· Previous experience with remote access, terminal servers, etc.
Experience
· 3-5 years networking experience managing large scale networks
· 2-5 years relative network security experience
· Advanced network troubleshooting and diagnostic experience
· Previous leadership experience desired
· Good communication skills both written and oral
Education/Vocational Training
· CPSA certification or equivalent desired
· CPSE or equivalent certification desired
· GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst GCFW or equivalent desired
T-Mobile USA offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as matching 401(k), generous paid time off programs, mobile phone and service discounts, tuition reimbursement, free parking - not to mention a fun and business casual work environment.
T-Mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce
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