Cyber Security Specialist

A Cyber Security Specialist is an IT security expert responsible for safeguarding digital assets and networks. Their role involves ensuring the security of systems during software development and protecting networks from external threats such as hackers and malicious actors seeking unauthorized access.

Cyber Security Specialist Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Specialist to join our team and help safeguard our digital assets. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Protecting our information system assets by implementing robust security measures.
• Defining and managing access privileges, control structures, and resources to ensure system integrity.
• Enhancing security protocols and continuously improving our security framework.

If you have a strong background in IT security and a passion for protecting systems from threats, we encourage you to apply. Adjustments to responsibilities and requirements can be made to fit specific needs.

Job Brief

We are seeking a dynamic Cyber Security Specialist to join our team and work closely with stakeholders to achieve our organization’s cybersecurity objectives. This role involves various tasks such as process re-engineering and documenting activities related to cybersecurity.

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will leverage your expertise to identify insecure features and detect malicious activities within our networks and infrastructure. You will conduct customized application security assessments for client-based assets, ensure compliance with corporate policies, and perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments. A deep understanding of TCP/IP, networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, the OSI model, and common security practices is essential.

Your focus will be on not only identifying vulnerabilities but also developing strategies to mitigate these risks, thereby enhancing organizational confidence in system stability. Ultimately, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our business information, employee data, and client information across our network.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic audits to identify security violations and inefficiencies.
• Upgrade and enhance network and infrastructure systems.
• Implement and maintain robust security controls.
• Diagnose and resolve potential and actual security issues.
• Evaluate current security trends and anticipate future requirements.
• Prepare performance reports and communicate system status to users.
• Adhere to organizational standards to maintain quality service.
• Stay updated with the latest industry knowledge by attending educational workshops.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve related results and contribute to overall success.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience analyzing extensive logs, network data, and other attack artifacts.
• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools and security software.
• Strong background in antivirus and security solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to protecting our digital landscape.