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Threat Intelligence Lead
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The Threat Intelligence Lead will own Canonical's threat intelligence strategy and execution, including understanding of which cyber threat actors are targeting Canonical, and the use of intelligence on Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) to better our products and internal cybersecurity controls. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as with the wider cybersecurity community, making sure that Canonical is recognised as a thought leader on open source threat intelligence.
This role will report to the CISO.
You will lead intelligence gathering and development activities on threat actors targeting software supply chains. You'll study attack trends across the wider open source software landscape, report findings to internal security teams, and advise the wider engineering community on the best course of action to detect and mitigate possible threats.
As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical products are directly or indirectly present in almost every organisation and household in the world, making them a prime target for threat actors. This team's mission is to help Canonical, and by extension countless community members and companies around the world, secure their software infrastructure.
What you'll do in this role
- Build and own Canonical's threat intelligence strategy
- Build and maintain OSINT research environments
- Develop OSINT tradecraft, principals, and techniques
- Identify and track targeted intrusion cyber threats, trends, and new developments by cyber threat actors through analysis of proprietary and open source datasets
- Collaborate across teams to inform on activity of interest
- Coordinate adversary/campaign tracking
- Contribute to the wider threat intelligence community, establishing Canonical as a key contributor and thought leader in the space
- Work with product and engineering teams to explain cybersecurity threats and advise on mitigation strategies
- Work with the OPSEC and IS team to help implement/update security controls prioritising cyber defence
- Identify intelligence gaps and propose new tools and research projects to fill them
- Conduct briefings for executives, internal stakeholders and external customers
- An experienced threat intelligence leader (or similar)
- Knowledgeable about the current open source threat landscape and computer networking/infrastructure concepts
- Highly competent with OSINT tools (e.g., Buscador, Trace Labs OSINT VM, OSINT Framework, Maltego, Shodan, social media scraping tools, etc.)
- Able to identify, organise, catalogue, and track adversary tradecraft trends — often with incomplete data
- Experienced using threat intelligence data to influence enterprise architecture or product development decisions
- An excellent communicator with the ability to clearly articulate and tailor technical content to a variety of audiences
- Able to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
- A professional portfolio of OSINT related scripts, tools, or frameworks
- Demonstrated involvement in the larger OSINT community (please share relevant links)
- Degree qualified, with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
- Certifications in related areas (e.g. GOSI, SANS SEC487 & SEC587, IntelTechniques OSIP, etc)
- Experience in a tech company or government/military signal intelligence departments
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Software Development
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Posted 14 days ago
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Canonical Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Threat Intelligence Lead will own Canonical's threat intelligence strategy and execution, including understanding of which cyber threat actors are targeting Canonical, and the use of intelligence on Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) to better our products and internal cybersecurity controls. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as with the wider cybersecurity community, making sure that Canonical is recognised as a thought leader on open source threat intelligence.
This role will report to the CISO.
You will lead intelligence gathering and development activities on threat actors targeting software supply chains. You'll study attack trends across the wider open source software landscape, report findings to internal security teams, and advise the wider engineering community on the best course of action to detect and mitigate possible threats.
As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical products are directly or indirectly present in almost every organisation and household in the world, making them a prime target for threat actors. This team's mission is to help Canonical, and by extension countless community members and companies around the world, secure their software infrastructure.
What you'll do in this role
Build and own Canonical's threat intelligence strategy Build and maintain OSINT research environments Develop OSINT tradecraft, principals, and techniques Identify and track targeted intrusion cyber threats, trends, and new developments by cyber threat actors through analysis of proprietary and open source datasets Collaborate across teams to inform on activity of interest Coordinate adversary/campaign tracking Contribute to the wider threat intelligence community, establishing Canonical as a key contributor and thought leader in the space Work with product and engineering teams to explain cybersecurity threats and advise on mitigation strategies Work with the OPSEC and IS team to help implement/update security controls prioritising cyber defence Identify intelligence gaps and propose new tools and research projects to fill them Conduct briefings for executives, internal stakeholders and external customers
The successful Threat Intelligence Lead will be
An experienced threat intelligence leader (or similar) Knowledgeable about the current open source threat landscape and computer networking/infrastructure concepts Highly competent with OSINT tools (e.g., Buscador, Trace Labs OSINT VM, OSINT Framework, Maltego, Shodan, social media scraping tools, etc.) Able to identify, organise, catalogue, and track adversary tradecraft trends — often with incomplete data Experienced using threat intelligence data to influence enterprise architecture or product development decisions An excellent communicator with the ability to clearly articulate and tailor technical content to a variety of audiences Able to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Desired Characteristics
A professional portfolio of OSINT related scripts, tools, or frameworks Demonstrated involvement in the larger OSINT community (please share relevant links) Degree qualified, with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field Certifications in related areas (e.g. GOSI, SANS SEC487 & SEC587, IntelTechniques OSIP, etc) Experience in a tech company or government/military signal intelligence departments
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Senior Information Security Auditor
Posted 4 days ago
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- Conducting IT and security audits: Lead and perform comprehensive IT security audits to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's information security controls and measures. This involves assessing security policies, procedures, systems, and practices.
- Risk assessment: Identify and analyze potential security risks and vulnerabilities within an organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies, recommend remediation plans, and implement necessary controls to minimize risks.
- Compliance monitoring: Ensure that the organization complies with relevant security regulations, standards, and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc. Keep track of regulatory changes and update security policies and procedures accordingly.
- Security incident response: Develop and implement incident response plans to address and resolve security breaches, incidents, or violations. Conduct forensic investigations, collect evidence, and provide reports on the findings.
- Security awareness and training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training sessions to educate employees about information security policies, procedures, and best practices. Promote a culture of security awareness and help create a cybersecurity-conscious workforce.
- Security controls evaluation: Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of security controls such as access controls, encryption mechanisms, firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies. Identify gaps or weaknesses and recommend improvements.
- Security documentation and reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and remediation plans. Maintain accurate audit records and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
- Continuous improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and practices in information security. Continuously improve auditing methodologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.
- Team leadership and collaboration: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior auditors.
- Communication and stakeholder management: Effectively communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to results.
- Conducting IT and security audits: Lead and perform comprehensive IT security audits to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's information security controls and measures. This involves assessing security policies, procedures, systems, and practices.
- Risk assessment: Identify and analyze potential security risks and vulnerabilities within an organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies, recommend remediation plans, and implement necessary controls to minimize risks.
- Compliance monitoring: Ensure that the organization complies with relevant security regulations, standards, and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc. Keep track of regulatory changes and update security policies and procedures accordingly.
- Security incident response: Develop and implement incident response plans to address and resolve security breaches, incidents, or violations. Conduct forensic investigations, collect evidence, and provide reports on the findings.
- Security awareness and training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training sessions to educate employees about information security policies, procedures, and best practices. Promote a culture of security awareness and help create a cybersecurity-conscious workforce.
- Security controls evaluation: Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of security controls such as access controls, encryption mechanisms, firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies. Identify gaps or weaknesses and recommend improvements.
- Security documentation and reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and remediation plans. Maintain accurate audit records and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
- Continuous improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and practices in information security. Continuously improve auditing methodologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.
- Team leadership and collaboration: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior auditors.
- Communication and stakeholder management: Effectively communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to results.
- Relevant University Degree in Information Security or Information Technology.
- Professional Qualifications in Information Security.
- Minimum 5 Years of Experience in IT audit or Information Security Audit.
- Have a Valid Transferrable Visa in Kuwait.
We are offering the following services to clients:- Internal Audit - Risk Management - Corporate Governance - Internal Controls review and assessment - Regulatory Compliance Advisory Services- Management Consulting- TrainingSeniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Business Consulting and Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Information Security Analyst
Posted 4 days ago
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The Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development will oversee the recruitment and development processes within GIG Kuwait. The role involves strategic planning to attract, hire, and retain top talent, as well as implementing training and development programs to enhance employee skills and organizational growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to meet organizational needs.
- Manage the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
- Design and implement employee development and training programs.
- Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and skill gaps.
- Maintain talent acquisition metrics and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Foster a positive work environment and company culture.
- Stay updated on industry trends in talent acquisition and development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience in talent acquisition and employee development.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Knowledge of HR software and applicant tracking systems.
Seniority Level
- Senior management
Employment Type
- Full-time
Job Function
- Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
Senior Information Security Auditor
Posted 10 days ago
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Boubyan Consulting Company Conducting IT and security audits: Lead and perform comprehensive IT security audits to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's information security controls and measures. This involves assessing security policies, procedures, systems, and practices. Risk assessment: Identify and analyze potential security risks and vulnerabilities within an organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies, recommend remediation plans, and implement necessary controls to minimize risks. Compliance monitoring: Ensure that the organization complies with relevant security regulations, standards, and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc. Keep track of regulatory changes and update security policies and procedures accordingly. Security incident response: Develop and implement incident response plans to address and resolve security breaches, incidents, or violations. Conduct forensic investigations, collect evidence, and provide reports on the findings. Security awareness and training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training sessions to educate employees about information security policies, procedures, and best practices. Promote a culture of security awareness and help create a cybersecurity-conscious workforce. Security controls evaluation: Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of security controls such as access controls, encryption mechanisms, firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies. Identify gaps or weaknesses and recommend improvements. Security documentation and reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and remediation plans. Maintain accurate audit records and ensure compliance with documentation standards. Continuous improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and practices in information security. Continuously improve auditing methodologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process. Team leadership and collaboration: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior auditors. Communication and stakeholder management: Effectively communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to results.
Conducting IT and security audits: Lead and perform comprehensive IT security audits to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's information security controls and measures. This involves assessing security policies, procedures, systems, and practices. Risk assessment: Identify and analyze potential security risks and vulnerabilities within an organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies, recommend remediation plans, and implement necessary controls to minimize risks. Compliance monitoring: Ensure that the organization complies with relevant security regulations, standards, and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc. Keep track of regulatory changes and update security policies and procedures accordingly. Security incident response: Develop and implement incident response plans to address and resolve security breaches, incidents, or violations. Conduct forensic investigations, collect evidence, and provide reports on the findings. Security awareness and training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training sessions to educate employees about information security policies, procedures, and best practices. Promote a culture of security awareness and help create a cybersecurity-conscious workforce. Security controls evaluation: Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of security controls such as access controls, encryption mechanisms, firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies. Identify gaps or weaknesses and recommend improvements. Security documentation and reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and remediation plans. Maintain accurate audit records and ensure compliance with documentation standards. Continuous improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and practices in information security. Continuously improve auditing methodologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process. Team leadership and collaboration: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior auditors. Communication and stakeholder management: Effectively communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to results.
Job Requirements
Relevant University Degree in Information Security or Information Technology. Professional Qualifications in Information Security. Minimum 5 Years of Experience in IT audit or Information Security Audit. Have a Valid Transferrable Visa in Kuwait.
About Boubyan Consulting
We are offering the following services to clients:- Internal Audit - Risk Management - Corporate Governance - Internal Controls review and assessment - Regulatory Compliance Advisory Services- Management Consulting- Training Seniority level
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Senior Information Security Analyst
Posted 25 days ago
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The Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development will oversee the recruitment and development processes within GIG Kuwait. The role involves strategic planning to attract, hire, and retain top talent, as well as implementing training and development programs to enhance employee skills and organizational growth.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to meet organizational needs.
Manage the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
Design and implement employee development and training programs.
Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and skill gaps.
Maintain talent acquisition metrics and reporting.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Foster a positive work environment and company culture.
Stay updated on industry trends in talent acquisition and development.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven experience in talent acquisition and employee development.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Knowledge of HR software and applicant tracking systems.
Seniority Level
Senior management
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
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IT Security Specialist – Information Security
Posted 4 days ago
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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.
Required Qualification:
- 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.
Required Professional Skills:
- 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.
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IT Security Specialist – Information Security
Posted 18 days ago
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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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#J-18808-LjbffrIT Security Specialist – Information Security
Posted 17 days ago
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KDD 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.
Required Qualification
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.
Required Professional Skills
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.
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IT Security Specialist – Information Security
Posted 23 days ago
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