The Cyber Security Specialist will safeguard the company's IT infrastructure and systems by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security threats, analyzing results to develop remediation plans & ensure the protection of critical assets
- Monitor and analyze security logs in real-time using SIEM tools to detect potential security breaches, identifying suspicious activity & escalating incidents to the incident response team
- Implement & configure security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols, testing & validating configurations to ensure robust security
- Develop, enforce & maintain comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures, collaborating with stakeholders & conducting risk assessments to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
- Educating employees on cybersecurity best practices through regular training sessions, awareness campaigns, and updated training programs to foster a culture of security awareness
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, conduct audits, implement compliance measures & monitor compliance status to maintain adherence
- Investigate & respond to security incidents promptly, containing and eradicating threats, conducting post-incident reviews & documenting lessons learned
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, develop & implement mitigation strategies and controls to minimize risk
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement secure software development practices, conduct secure code reviews, implement guidelines, and scanning for vulnerabilities
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends through continuous learning, attending conferences, webinars & workshops to enhance expertise
Minimum Qualifications, Certificates & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity,or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with expertise in security analysis, penetration testing, or incident response
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or equivalent is a plus
- Strong understanding of Threat Analysis & Incident Response, Network Security Architecture and Compliance & Risk Management