14 Protection Specialist jobs in Kuwait

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

We are currently seeking a mid-level, knowledgeable IT Security Specialist to join our IT team.

The candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures to protect our company's networks, systems, and data from potential threats.

1. Identify and fix vulnerabilities within existing security systems.
2. Develop organization-wide security measures.
3. Document known security breaches and vulnerabilities.
4. Maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
5. Monitor and analyze security events and incidents to identify and respond to potential threats promptly.
6. Perform penetration tests to assess potential security problems.
7. Stay up to date with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to mitigate emerging risks.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the development of new systems and applications.
9. Scan and discover network and system vulnerabilities using various tools, and perform penetration testing when required.
10. Maintain documentation and reports related to cybersecurity incidents, actions taken, and compliance requirements.
11. Perform configuration reviews for security systems like firewalls and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
12. Establish relationships with external cybersecurity partners, vendors, and service providers.
13. Plan incident response activities, including investigating security breaches and recommending corrective actions.
14. Participate in the change management process.

Required Qualification:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
2. Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience in an IT security role.
3. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
4. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and debugging skills.
5. Time Management: Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
6. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align solution deliverables with the organization's goals.

Required Professional Skills:

1. Network Security: Understanding of network architecture, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
2. Operating System Administration: Proficiency in securing Windows, Linux, and macOS.
3. Penetration Testing: Experience in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to improve security measures.
4. Programming Languages: Familiarity with Python, C++, Java, and scripting languages like PowerShell.
5. Encryption Techniques: Knowledge of implementing and managing encryption for data protection.
6. Software Configuration: Proficiency in configuring and managing security software (anti-virus, anti-malware).
7. Cyber Operations: Knowledge of cyber operations and strategies to defend against threats.

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Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

We are currently seeking a mid-level, knowledgeable IT Security Specialist to join our IT team.

The candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures to protect our company's networks, systems, and data from potential threats.

• Identify and fix vulnerabilities within existing security systems.
• Develop organization-wide security measures.
• Document known security breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Monitor and analyze security events and incidents to identify and respond to potential threats promptly.
• Perform penetration tests to assess potential security problems.
• Stay up to date with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to mitigate emerging risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the development of new systems and applications.
• Scan and discover network and system vulnerabilities using various tools, and perform penetration testing when required.
• Maintain documentation and reports related to cybersecurity incidents, actions taken, and compliance requirements.
• Perform configuration reviews for security systems like firewalls and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
• Establish relationships with external cybersecurity partners, vendors, and service providers.
• Plan incident response activities, including investigating security breaches and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in the change management process.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience in an IT security role.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and debugging skills.
• Time Management: Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align solution deliverables with the organization's goals.
  
  

• Network Security: Understanding of network architecture, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Operating System Administration: Proficiency in securing Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Penetration Testing: Experience in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to improve security measures.
• Programming Languages: Familiarity with Python, C++, Java, and scripting languages like PowerShell.
• Encryption Techniques: Knowledge of implementing and managing encryption for data protection.
• Software Configuration: Proficiency in configuring and managing security software (anti-virus, anti-malware).
• Cyber Operations: Knowledge of cyber operations and strategies to defend against threats.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Dairy Product Manufacturing

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All Jobs > CAC/PKI Local Registration Authority (LRA) Information Security Specialist – Intermediate

Location: Kuwait

Position Type: Full-time

As a CAC/PKI Local Registration Authority (LRA) Information Security Specialist, you will support the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) on the DoDIN-A Cybersecurity and Network Operations Mission Support (ADCNOMS) contract. You will be part of the CAC/PKI Registration Authority (LRA) operations team, responsible for token issuance, maintenance, and revocation for the Army.

• Provide 24/7 On-Call and Emergency Response
• Respond to emergencies within two hours of notification
• Maintain an asset inventory of PKI equipment at all sites
• Support DoD Compliance Audits
• Address audit findings per DoD PKI policies
• Develop and maintain training packages
• Test PKI system software and token compatibility
• Verify subscriber identities and pre-register users
• Validate certificate requirements and handle revocations
• Support token issuance, renewal, and delivery of reports
• Complete requests for PIN resets, revocations, key recoveries, and token requests within specified timelines
• Submit activity and token reports monthly
• Prepare reports for NSA and HQDA
• Hold a Secret Security Clearance with Tier 5 background investigation
• Have 3+ years of experience in PKI and related fields
• Have never been relieved of trusted duties or had security clearance revoked
• Have never been convicted of a felony
• Complete RA/LRA training provided by DISA

• DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF 631) Security Developer Intermediate qualification or equivalent

• Sitting and standing for long periods
• Mobility within an office environment
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl as needed
• Travel less than 10%

QBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, caste, or military service.

All Jobs > CAC/PKI Local Registration Authority (LRA) Information Security Specialist – Senior

CAC/PKI Local Registration Authority (LRA) Information Security Specialist – Senior
Kuwait

Full-time

Description

As a CAC/PKI Local Registration Authority (LRA) Information Security Specialist, you will provide services in support of the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) on the Army Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN-A) Cybersecurity and Network Operations Mission Support (ADCNOMS) contract. As a member of the CAC/PKI Registration Authority (LRA) operations team, you will provide token issuance, sustainment, maintenance, and revocation to the Army customer.

Requirements

Highlights of Responsibilities:

• Provide 24/7 On-Call and Emergency Response
• Respond to emergency calls and arrive at the designated work site within two (2) hours after receiving the emergency call from the COR
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to the RA/LRA team, ensuring all responsibilities are executed in compliance with DoD PKI CPS and RPS requirements
• Provide RA support to the LRA personnel in creation of NIPRNET and SIPRNET PKI tokens
• Provide RA interface with the Trusted Agent (TA) for token request and distribution
• Maintain an asset inventory list of all PKI daily operations equipment by location at all RA/LRA sites
• Provide support for annual and semi-annual DoD Compliance Audits
• Support the Army CIO/G6 Cyber Security Directorate and the NETCOM G3/5 in addressing audit findings to include mitigation and correction of findings in accordance with DoD PKI CPS and RPS
• Develop and maintain On-the-Job Training packages
• Support test events of the global management PKI system software and token versions to assess backwards compatibility and interoperability
• Verify Subscriber’s identity
• Pre-register users with PKI
• Validate NPE certificate requirements and forward revocation requests
• Support issuance and renewal of SIPRNET tokens and/or NIPRNET Alternate Smart Card Logon
• Support production of and delivery of an Issuance Report detailing number of tokens issued, revoked, renewed, and any issues encountered
• Conduct duties as assigned through NSS/PKI RPS and DoD/PKI RA/LRA CPS
• Complete General Officer/Senior Executive Service requests within 12 hours of receipt
• Complete request for PIN reset, unlock code, revocation and re-issuance of a failed token CRI within 24 hours
• Complete request for key recoveries within 48 hours
• Complete new ASCL and NSS SIPRNET token request within 72 hours
• Submit a monthly RA Activity Report
• Submit a monthly Token Report of all tokens on hand to include returned and bad tokens
• Provide the weekly RA Backlog Report of any activities that fall outside the response timelines identified in the sections titled Response Time
• Prepare a monthly NSA Failed Token Report for HQDA to submit to NSA Program Manager Office

Qualifications

• Secret Security Clearance with a completed Tier 5 (T5) background investigation
• 5+ years of experience
• Advanced operational expertise in Smart Tokens, PKI, Certificate Revocation, CAC Pin Reset, PKE, biometrics, logical and physical access, tactical PKI, and directory services
• Have never been previously relieved of trusted role duties for reasons of negligence or nonperformance of duties
• Have never been denied or had a security clearance revoked
• Have never been convicted of a felony offense
• Must complete RA/LRA training provided by DISA prior to receiving RA or LRA credentials

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF 631) Information Systems Security Developer Intermediate qualified (BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science or CSC or GCLD or CASP+ or CCSP or Cloud+ or GSEC) or equivalent certification

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Travel by land or air transportation 10% or less

QBE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and/or expression, age, disability, Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or other related medical conditions), marital-status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military/uniformed service-member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.