Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• **Firewall Management:**
• Configure, maintain, and optimize next-generation firewalls, including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Sophos, ensuring robust perimeter security.
• **Endpoint Security:**
• Oversee the deployment and management of endpoint protection solutions EDR and XDR such as Trend Micro, Sophos, and Cortex ensuring protection against malware, ransomware, and other threats.
• **Email Security:**
• Implement and monitor email security solutions to prevent phishing, spam, and other email-based cyber threats.
• **Network Security & NDR:**
• Manage network security tools and Network Detection & Response (NDR) solutions to detect and mitigate advanced threats in real-time.
• **Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing:**
• Conduct regular VAPT to identify security gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• **Patch Management:**
• Develop and maintain an efficient patch management strategy to ensure timely updates and minimize security risks.
• **Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):**
• Administer and optimize SIEM solutions to monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents effectively.
• **Web Application Firewall (WAF):**
• Configure and manage WAF solutions to protect web applications from attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
• **Azure Cloud Security:**
• Implement and oversee security controls in Azure including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security groups, ensuring compliance with cloud security best practices.
• **Incident Response:**
• Lead cybersecurity incident response efforts, conducting root cause analysis and implementing remediation measures.
• **Security Compliance & Best Practices:**
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity frameworks (NCA, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) and regulatory requirements.
• **Security Awareness & Training:**
• Conduct training sessions to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices and threat mitigation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, and Azure Security Engineer or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8-15 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with hands-on experience in managing firewalls, endpoint security, and cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM, NDR, WAF, and vulnerability management tools.
• Experience with Azure security tools and configurations.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and implementation