As our IT Security Operations Specialist, you’ll dive into a variety of critical tasks, with a primary focus on:
- Security Investigation, Monitoring & Reporting: Your primary responsibility will be to delve into security alerts generated by our EDR, SIEM, Web protection, Email protection and others. Investigate incidents and cover all the steps of incident lifecycle, and compile comprehensive reports to keep management informed.
- Vulnerability & Patch Management:
Take charge of identifying vulnerabilities, deploying patches, and ensuring our infrastructure remains resilient against emerging threats. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the security posture of our systems and networks. - Risk Assessment:
Collaborate on risk assessment exercises, pinpointing potential threats and devising effective mitigation strategies to safeguard our organization’s assets. - Application Security Audits:
Conduct audits to uncover vulnerabilities within applications, working closely with stakeholders to implement robust security measures and fortify our digital defenses. - Security Awareness & Training:
Foster a culture of security awareness through engaging training programs and proactive measures to educate and empower our team, ensuring that everyone plays a vital role in maintaining a secure environment. - Participation on security focused audits:
This role will play a vital role during Security oriented audits, where collection of evidences and providing explanation of audited controls will be the key for success.
Requirements:
We’re seeking candidates who bring:
- Hands-on Experience:
We’re seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years in IT, ideally with at least 3 year spent in an information security role, showcasing practical experience and a strong desire for knowledge. - Analytical Skills:
The ability to dissect security requirements and translate them into effective security controls, coupled with strong problem-solving capabilities. - Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively conveying complex security concepts and collaborating with diverse teams. - Framework Knowledge:
Familiarity with information security management frameworks such as ISO 2700x, NIST-800-53, NIST-800-30 and NIST-800-171, and a keen understanding of operating system internals and network protocols. - Adaptability:
A willingness to embrace new challenges, learn new technologies, and contribute to a dynamic and evolving security landscape.
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