IT Security Specialist

Job Description–Information Security Specialist

Job Purpose

Supports Head of IT MP in enhancing and improving the cyber security levels during Compression projects as well as determines cyber security requirements and standards to be followed in alignment with OPCO processes and baselines.

Key Job Accountabilities
1. Provides authoritative advice and guidance on security requirements to manage identified risks and ensure adoption and adherence to standards. This includes advice on the application and operation of all types of security controls including legislative or regulatory requirements such as data protection / GDPR and software copyright law.

2. Align with the requirements of Security Architecture role for the various IT and OT projects including but not limited to Security requirements/Blueprints for all assets/services. Also provides technical and tactical guidance based on the nature of the solution/project.

3. Develops/integrates CyberSecurity design for all Systems/Services with multilevel Security requirements of processing multiple classification of Data in both IT/OT environments.

4. Documents and addresses organization’s Information/Cyber Security Architecture requirements throughout Project Life Cycle and in alignment with the Enterprise and Security Architecture processes.

5. Identifies and prioritizes critical Business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders to ensure the Security requirements are followed.

6. Performs Security reviews identifying gaps in MP Solutions portfolio and develops Security risk Management plan in collaboration with other IRM teams.

7. Defines and documents how the implementations of new systems/services interfaces can impact Security Posture of the current environment and propose the mitigations plans or alternative Architectures in both IT and OT environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree level in information security computer science or engineering. Holds a relevant professional certification in information security management and standards (e.g. CISSP CISA GIAC ISO27001 etc..

15 years’ Information Security experience in an Information Security role which gives exposure to the required knowledge of this role.

Both IT and OT related Engineering experience preferable in Oil and Gas Sector.

Conversant with relevant Information Security national and international standards.

Expertise in designing secure networks systems and architecture.