Entry Level Computer Science Consulting Jobs in Austin, TX

Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specialising in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US. 

With a proven track record in IT recruitment, we enjoy success within all sectors and business types, placing a candidate every 38 minutes. From single job vacancies to large-scale projects, our proficiency in providing exceptional professionals across the board has carved our reputation as a secure and significant supplier partner. 

A robust and financially strong business we have grown organically from our first office in London in 1986, to 18 offices in Europe; including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Paris as well as one office in San Francisco and Tokyo. 

Gaining market share, year-on-year, we have the largest client base of any IT recruitment business across Europe. We work with a range of clients, from SMEs to large multi-nationals and high-profile names. 

Passionate about recruitment, our 350+ specialist IT recruitment consultants' priority is to secure the right person for the right role, within a specified timeframe and budget. Through Computer Futures' methodology, our consultants - who focus on a specific IT technical market and geographical area - create a bespoke service to meet our individual clients' recruitment needs.

- Performs risk assessments and recommends security measures.

- Monitors security systems for possible intrusion.

- Interacts with end users concerning virus, spam, and any other information security issues.

- Reviews and creates audit reports on user and system activities.

- Tests security measures to reduce and mitigate risk.

- Actively probes the network for new threats and risks.

- Monitors security alerts on internet and determines whether reported threats could impact information or telecommunication systems.

- Provides technical consulting to other groups on security requirements. Implements and ensures technical security compliance solutions for NERC, PCI, FBI CJIS and other regulatory requirements.

- Creates and delivers security training materials and classes for asset owners, software developers and system administrators.

- Provides oversight regarding compliance with security regulations, standards and laws.

- Performs work by traveling independently or with a small team to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.

Physical demands:

- Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse

Knowledge, skills and abilities::

- Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery

- knowledge of anti-virus and anti-spam technologies

- Knowledge of technology asset management

- Knowledge of technology hardware and software platforms and systems

- Skill in analytical and technical documentation

- Skill in verbal and written communication

- Skill in articulating complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

- Skill in analyzing significant volumes of detailed information and understanding the security implications

- Skill in understanding complex systems across diverse technical platforms

- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft office and software update tools

- Intermediate skill level in anti-virus, anti-spam, secure content, network security and web filtering software

- Intermediate skill level in security vulnerability scanning tools

- Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demands

- Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork

- Ability to work in a team environment

- Ability to conduct sensitive security investigations and maintain confidentiality

Minimum qualifications:

Nine or more years of experience in information systems security. A degree(s) in information technology, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Work environment:

- Work hours are spent in an office environment

- Work involves weekends, holidays and non-standard hours

- Work involves providing 24/7/365 on-call support on a rotating basis

- Work involves traveling and lodging out of town

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Look for: Cynthia

Phone: 346 231 7545

Email: c.nicholas@computerfutures .com