Minimum of 3 years experience working within the cyber security sector
Bachelor s degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software or Cyber Security or relevant certification
Experience with AWS cloud security as well as physical networks and firewalls
Knowledge of NIST framework and security best practices
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security into the development lifecycle
Proficiency in managing and optimizing security technologies and tools
Ability to work independently and coordinate programs of work across multiple teams
Strong written and spoken communication skills
Familiarity with SSDLC, Shift Left and application security principles
Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation and operation of the security programmes and projects as required including the SSDLC
Implementing and maintaining network, intrusion detection and prevention systems as well as other security tools in a hybrid cloud environment
Be aware of the latest threats in cybersecurity to guide and advise the organization regarding the protection of systems
Creating, testing and validating security capabilities to identify vulnerabilities/gaps and build appropriate detection and response countermeasures
Serve as a technical resource for the security operations team during active response efforts
Monitor and improve staff security awareness training
Track, record, and monitor identified security issues through to completion
Support Identity technology stack by performing various identity, access and data protection activities including monitoring and enhancements to ensure that the security systems are operational and effective
Assist with implementation and management of data security policies including data loss prevention, privileged access management, insider risk management, business continuity planning and disaster recovery testing
Assist with the design, engineering and management of automations to improve workflows and inefficiencies related to security processes
Assist in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments
Develop, manage, and measure KPIs, KRIs and additional metrics to understand the trends, quality, and insights from the vulnerability detection results to facilitate business decisions, automation development, and update of executive dashboards, reports and templates
Ensure that the company s sensitive information and IT equipment are kept safe by implementing the correct security measures
Engage 3 rd party vendors and perform vendor assessments and track vendor compliance
Ability to multitask
Advanced knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Unix, Mac OS) and technologies supported by major cloud service providers