Information Security Specialist

Key Responsibilities: 1. Security Monitoring & Incident Response Monitor networks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity. Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts. Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations. 2. Risk Management & Compliance Perform regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA, GDPR).Prepare reports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews. 3. Security Architecture & Implementation Assist in designing and implementing secure network and system architectures. Configure firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.Manage identity and access controls (IAM), encryption, and endpoint protection. 4. Policy Development & Awareness Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards. Conduct security awareness training for employees. Promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization. 5. Collaboration & Reporting Work with IT and business units to integrate security into projects and operations.Report security metrics and incidents to management. Stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies. RequirementsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.3+ years of experience in information security or related roles.Strong knowledge of security frameworks, tools, and technologies.Familiarity with SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.Key Responsibilities: 1. Security Monitoring & Incident Response Monitor networks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity. Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts. Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations. 2. Risk Management & Compliance Perform regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA, GDPR).Prepare reports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews. 3. Security Architecture & Implementation Assist in designing and implementing secure network and system architectures. Configure firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.Manage identity and access controls (IAM), encryption, and endpoint protection. 4. Policy Development & Awareness Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards. Conduct security awareness training for employees. Promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization. 5. Collaboration & Reporting Work with IT and business units to integrate security into projects and operations.Report security metrics and incidents to management. Stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Monitoring & Incident Response

1. Security Monitoring & Incident Response1. Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Monitor networks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity.

Monitor networks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity.

Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts.

Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts.

Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations.

Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations.

2. Risk Management & Compliance

2. Risk Management & Compliance2. Risk Management & Compliance

Perform regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans.

Perform regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA, GDPR).

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA, GDPR).

Prepare reports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews.

Prepare reports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews.

3. Security Architecture & Implementation

3. Security Architecture & Implementation3. Security Architecture & Implementation

Assist in designing and implementing secure network and system architectures.

Assist in designing and implementing secure network and system architectures.

Configure firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Configure firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Manage identity and access controls (IAM), encryption, and endpoint protection.

Manage identity and access controls (IAM), encryption, and endpoint protection.

4. Policy Development & Awareness

4. Policy Development & Awareness4. Policy Development & Awareness

Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.

Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.

Conduct security awareness training for employees.

Conduct security awareness training for employees.

Promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization.

Promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization.

5. Collaboration & Reporting

5. Collaboration & Reporting5. Collaboration & Reporting

Work with IT and business units to integrate security into projects and operations.

Work with IT and business units to integrate security into projects and operations.

Report security metrics and incidents to management.

Report security metrics and incidents to management.

Stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.