IT Security Officer

ABOUT

We are looking for an IT Security Officer for one of our clients in the Telecommunication sector.

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The IT Security Officer is responsible for implementing and supporting security technology solutions globally. Leads or serves as multi-discipline technical resource in IT security projects intended to continually improve the security infrastructure and services. Keeps abreast of the latest technologies and identifies opportunities to propose improvements to our client cyber protection detection and response capabilities. The responsibilities include reviewing our current security measures and processes in all sites that our client operates in identifying and addressing areas of weakness through penetration testing and blue/red teaming and responding promptly to possible security breaches. Continuously improves core processes in identity & access management threat hunting and analysis vulnerability management security monitoring and incident response both on-premises and in the cloud.

The role also is responsible for ensuring the Information Security including the Identity management Systems Firewalling and EDRs.

Design and implement safety measures

Implementation enhancements and ongoing support of Information Security infrastructure systems and architecture.

Responsible for development implementation monitoring and operational support of new or currently owned/managed solutions and security service provider relationships

Ensures compliance of the security controls software version policies and rules.

Maintains baselines for the secure configuration and operations of company assets.

Provide and maintain consistent and accurate operational documentation process workflows and configurations.

Participate in IS/IT Security projects as assigned.

Maintain metrics for measuring overall health of security systems project progress service success and business value.

Responsible for security log management archiving and retention according to security policy.

Contributes to the IT security related aspects of legal and regulatory compliance.

Identifies issues in networks systems and applications by performing penetration tests and assessments.

Supports security audits risk analysis and assessments

Implement our Information Security Roadmap.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree with IT field of study required.

5 to 8 Years of relevant work experience.

Other Education / Certifications: selection of security and technology certifications and/or equivalent proven work experience

Experience with zero-trust and defense-in-depth strategies

Knowledge of Cloud Google & Microsoft

Experience with firewalls and rules management.

Able to secure networks and systems through firewalls password protection and system hardening.

Knowledge of Public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols

Able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of IT systems

Able to multi-task troubleshoot and prioritize

Excellent problem-solving and technical skills

Able to quickly learn new systems and technologies.

Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.

Possesses strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills.

Possesses strong organizational and time management skills driving tasks to completion.

Able to work independently.

Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Able to build solid effective working relationships with others.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Knowledge of foundational security principles

Previous work experience in a Security Operations Center

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Relevant security certifications (CISSP CISA GIAC Security Plus)

Automation and orchestration

Scripting experience Python PowerShell etc.