IT Security Specialist

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team and lead our cybersecurity. This role requires a highly skilled individual to design, implement, and maintain security strategies that protect our digital assets, ensure compliance, and reduce risk. The IT Security Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess vulnerabilities, enhance security protocols, and ensure data protection across all digital channels.

Responsibilities:

1. Network Security Strategy Development: Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level security policies and protocols tailored to industry-specific needs, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Proactively monitor systems for security breaches, respond to threats, and conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
3. Incident Response and Recovery: Develop and execute incident response plans, ensuring timely and efficient mitigation and recovery in the event of security incidents.
4. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as ISO27100, or industry-specific protocols.
5. Work closely with IT and business teams to implement secure systems and applications and provide ongoing security training to staff to foster a security-conscious culture.
6. Security Technology Management: Oversee the management and maintenance of security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus systems, and data encryption.
7. Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management: Evaluate and manage security risks associated with third-party vendors, ensuring that their security practices align with organizational standards.

Qualifications:

1. At least 4 years of experience in IT security, with knowledge of offensive/defensive security.
2. Expertise in security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, etc.), security information and event management, and cloud security. Familiarity with endpoint protection, VPNs, and encryption technologies is essential.
3. Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware.
4. Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
5. Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record in threat detection, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
6. In-depth knowledge of compliance frameworks or industry-specific standards.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Package : Monthly Salary + Travel Allowance + Yearly Bonus

Working Day/Time: Monday - Friday / 08.00 – 17.00

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