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IT Security Specialist
Gulf Payments Company
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Mid
1 weeks ago
CybersecurityPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Vulnerability AssessmentSIEMEndpoint ProtectionIncident Response
Free
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CybersecurityPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Vulnerability Assessment
About the Role
Gulf Payments Company is hiring an IT Security Specialist to execute daily cybersecurity tasks, maintain PKI components, and monitor security tools. The role requires 2-5 years of IT security experience in payments or banking, strong technical skills, and knowledge of security systems.
Key Skills for This Role
CybersecurityPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Vulnerability AssessmentSIEMEndpoint ProtectionIncident Response
Responsibilities
- Execute daily cybersecurity operational tasks and maintain adherence to security policies
- Perform routine maintenance and support for PKI components and systems
- Verify technical implementations comply with security policies and regulatory standards
- Identify and report potential cyber risks to senior team members
- Maintain and perform configuration and patching of security tools (vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM)
- Monitor health, performance, and log data of security controls
- Monitor security consoles and alerts, assess and escalate potential risks
- Assist in initial containment and triage of security incidents
- Conduct scheduled vulnerability assessments and document findings
- Support security testing activities and apply best practice guidance
- Work with internal and external auditors, provide documentation
- Produce clear technical reports on monitoring activity and incident support
Requirements
- 2 5 years of experience in IT Security field in payments or banking sector or related areas
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Strong knowledge in security systems
- Strong technical documentation skills
- Outstanding technical research and problem solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Self motivated with initiative and ability to work in a team
Full Job Posting
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily cybersecurity operational tasks, maintaining adherence to security policies and risk management frameworks.
- Perform routine maintenance and support for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components and systems.
- Verify technical implementations and proposed service changes comply with security policies and regulatory standards.
- Identify and report potential cyber risks to senior team members.
- Maintain and perform routine configuration and patching of security tools (vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM).
- Monitor health, performance, and log data generated by security controls.
- Monitor security consoles and alerts, assessing and escalating potential risks.
- Assist in initial containment and triage of security incidents following incident response procedures.
- Conduct scheduled vulnerability assessments and document findings.
- Support security testing activities (e.g., penetration tests) and apply best practice guidance.
- Work with internal and external auditors by providing documentation.
- Produce clear, concise technical reports.
Requirements
- 2 5 years of experience in IT Security field in payments or banking sector or related areas.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Promote and increase security awareness.
- Self motivated with initiative and ability to work with a team.
- Strong technical documentation skills.
- Strong knowledge in security systems.
- Outstanding technical research and problem solving skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Desired Skills
- Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical personnel.
- Excellent project management skills including ability to organize time and work on multiple tasks.
- Analytical mind and keen eye for detail.
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