Oracle User Group Meetup 11th May

The next Oracle User Group Meetup is on the 11th May.
This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend.  Check here to register.

The meetup will be in Bank of Ireland, Grand Canal Dock between 18:00 and 20:00.

The agenda for the evening is:
8:00-18:20 : Arrival, networking and enjoying the refreshments
18:20-18:30 : Introductions, overview of meet-up, etc

18:30-19:10 : Dataguard with RAC and Multi_tenant experiences.
A brief discussion of an architecture that uses Dataguard in a RAC and multi-tenant environment, with a focus on some key bugs and situations to be aware of for administration purposes. Will also include how rman backups are taken in this configuration

19:10-19:50 : Oracle Analytics Cloud Service
Have you heard about the newly released Oracle Analytics Cloud Service (OACS)?
Vertice will be reviewing the recently released OAC suite and discuss how this is more than just an addition to the Analytics range. This is a change to the prior individual products in terms of specific function in analytics, its now the full suite and caters for much wider needs. Vertice are happy to be early adopters of the OAC suite and have a number of projects underway and examples of how we are deploying it.
So a general overview of OAC, with some early insights into projects on the ground (or in the cloud!).

19:50-20:00 : Wrap-up  and you never know where we might go awards to continue the discussions!

Click here to register or just turn up to the meetup

Security Analyst/Consultant – BCC Risk Advisory & Edgescan

Job Description: 

We are looking for Security Analysts/Consultants with strong understanding or entry-level experience in web application security, network security and mobile security.
You have successfully completed your B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent Third Level Qualification.
Initial experience with development/coding and scripting languages would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will perform security assessments & penetration testing and provide advice with the aim of improving our client’s software applications and systems security.

We’re looking for smart candidates who can work as part of our growing team and demonstrate a passion for all things security!

We have multiple positions available which range from entry-level (graduate) to multi-year experience.

Responsibilities:
• Become an expert penetration testing and vulnerability management & intelligence.
• Perform security assessments and validate vulnerabilities for a wide range of international clients.
• Perform penetration testing on web & mobile apps, networks, servers, etc
• Work between our SOC (Security Operations Centre) and also on client sites.
• Engage with clients regarding security issues and help them fix them.
• Assist with reviewing, developing, testing, and implementation of security plans, products, and control techniques.
• Evaluate new and proposed security systems, products, and technologies.
• Participate in the design and development of the edgescan vulnerability management platform.

Required:
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent Third Level Qualification.
• Passion for IT Security and enthusiasm for learning.
• 1 + years of experience in a technical role a bonus but not required.
• Ability to work in a team and on your own initiative and the desire to work on escalated issues from other team members.
• Customer service orientation.
• Reasonable flexibility with working hours (some out-of-hours involvement in tasks may be required).

Desirable:
• Development skills
• Penetration testing experience (network and/or application)
• Mobile/Tablet security experience
• Security certifications or an M.Sc. in Computer Security is a bonus!

Please send your CV to careers@bccriskadvisory.com.

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