Security Specialist
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About the Role
Analyze IT specifications, design safety measures, conduct security training, and possess programming skills with knowledge of security frameworks and risk management.
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Responsibilities
- Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks
- Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans
- Act on privacy breaches and malware threats
- Serve as a security expert and conduct trainings when needed
- Draft policies and guidelines
- Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti virus software, patch management systems
- Define access privileges, control structures and resources
- Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments
- Identify abnormalities and report violations
- Oversee and monitor routine security administration
- Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols
- Train fellow employees in security awareness, protocols and procedures
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a Computer Security Specialist
- Proven experience in analyzing IT specifications to assess security risks
- Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies
- Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g., TippingPoint)
- Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS)
- Programming skills preferred (e.g., knowledge of C++, PHP languages)
- Analytical mind with excellent problem solving ability
- Outstanding communication and organization skills
- Decision making skills
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Urgent Security Specialist position with minimum 4 years experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks
- Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans
- Act on privacy breaches and malware threats
- Serve as a security expert and conduct trainings when needed
- Draft policies and guidelines
- Analyze and establish security requirements for your systems/networks
- Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction
- Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti virus software, patch management systems, etc.
- Define access privileges, control structures and resources
- Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments
- Identify abnormalities and report violations
- Oversee and monitor routine security administration
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Computer Security Specialist
- Programming skills are preferred (e.g. knowledge of C++, PHP languages)
- Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies
- Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g. TippingPoint)
- Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g. SSL/ TLS)
- An analytical mind with excellent problem solving ability
- Outstanding communication and organization skills
- Decision making skills
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