Information Technology Security Specialist
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About the Role
malomatia is seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to strengthen cybersecurity posture, protect IT assets, and ensure resilience against evolving threats.
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Responsibilities
- Act as custodian of IT security policies and ensure their implementation and periodic review
- Support IT security governance and liaise with IS Manager and internal auditors
- Ensure compliance with security standards, regulations, and audit requirements
- Manage and monitor security tools and infrastructure across cloud and on prem environments
- Monitor logs, perform audits, and ensure secure backup and access controls
- Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents and suspicious activities
- Monitor networks for intrusions using tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls, and related CND solutions
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing of systems and applications
- Configure, maintain, and optimize security solutions (firewalls, antivirus, anti spam, IDS/IPS, VPN, etc.)
- Ensure secure network configurations and adherence to change management processes
- Collaborate with vendors, conduct PoCs, and report findings to management
- Prepare technical incident reports and support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, IT, or related field
- Strong knowledge of IDS/IPS, SIEM, and Computer Network Defense tools
- Hands on experience with tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, Kali Linux, Burp Suite, and Nmap
- Experience in SOC/CIRT/CERT/CSIRC environments or IT audit functions
- Knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST 800, COBIT
- Experience with Microsoft security stack (Defender for Endpoint, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Security, Defender for Cloud)
- Experience with Azure Key Vault, HSM, BYOK encryption
- Strong Windows OS administration and hardening skills
- Experience with firewalls, WAF, VPNs, antivirus, and network security controls
- Exposure to Cisco FTD, Palo Alto, Barracuda firewalls, and NAC solutions
- Experience in SIEM management, intrusion analysis, and malware/virus outbreak handling
- Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to strengthen our cybersecurity posture, protect IT assets, and ensure resilience against evolving threats.
- The role focuses on security risk assessments, incident response, compliance, and continuous improvement of security controls across cloud and on premise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as custodian of IT security policies and ensure their implementation and periodic review
- Support IT security governance and liaise with IS Manager and internal auditors
- Ensure compliance with security standards, regulations, and audit requirements
- Manage and monitor security tools and infrastructure across cloud and on prem environments
- Monitor logs, perform audits, and ensure secure backup and access controls
- Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents and suspicious activities
- Monitor networks for intrusions using tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls, and related CND solutions
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing of systems and applications
- Configure, maintain, and optimize security solutions (firewalls, antivirus, anti spam, IDS/IPS, VPN, etc.)
- Ensure secure network configurations and adherence to change management processes
- Collaborate with vendors, conduct PoCs, and report findings to management
- Prepare technical incident reports and support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Technical Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of IDS/IPS, SIEM, and Computer Network Defense tools
- Hands on experience with tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, Kali Linux, Burp Suite, and Nmap
- Experience in SOC/CIRT/CERT/CSIRC environments or IT audit functions
- Knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST 800, COBIT
- Experience with Microsoft security stack (Defender for Endpoint, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Security, Defender for Cloud)
- Experience with Azure Key Vault, HSM, BYOK encryption
- Strong Windows OS administration and hardening skills
- Experience with firewalls, WAF, VPNs, antivirus, and network security controls
- Exposure to Cisco FTD, Palo Alto, Barracuda firewalls, and NAC solutions
- Experience in SIEM management, intrusion analysis, and malware/virus outbreak handling
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, IT, or related field
- Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH
- Vendor certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Barracuda) are an advantage
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