Information Security Specialist



JOB PURPOSE
The Information Security Specialist is responsible for design, dimension, acquire, implement, develop and endorse information security tools to be used in the company. This position also is responsible for evaluation, review Information security processes, vulnerabilities and risks in all developments for platforms and systems in the company, including the compliance and verification of the security policies and controls for governance.??
THE WAY WE WORK
You are open-minded, hardworking, and passionate and the way you work energizes others. You are committed to the timely delivery of a job well done. You behave with integrity and transparency.
Key Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Review the configuration of systems and platforms; implement any modifications needed for assuring compliance with policies, standards and best practices, such as ISO 17799, 27001/2, CobiT and ITIL etc.
Apply the enterprise information security and risk management program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information owned, controlled or processed by the organization.
Researches, evaluates and recommends information-security-related hardware and software, including developing business cases for security investments.
Works with other departments and members of the information security team to identify, select and implement technical IS controls.
Collaborates on critical IT projects to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.
Design and execute implementation of security tools including networks and deliver them to production.
Document systems security and emergency measures procedures, and tests.
Manage security incidents and events to protect corporate and customer assets.
Define and implement specific controls for assuring integrity and security of the information and services.
Conduct regular information Risk Assessment & Analysis
Advises security administrators on normal and exception-based processing of security authorization requests.
Develops a common set of security tools. Defines operational parameters for their use, and conducts reviews of tool output.
Defines testing criteria for systems and applications.
Plan vulnerability-scanning and penetration-testing and design risk treatment plan
Researches and assesses new cyber threats and security alerts, and recommends remedial actions
Participate and support for Security Assessment and Awareness programs.
Information Security network and system management.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Technical Areas or other Technology-related field with a master degree in finance or business administration or equivalent experience.
Professional certification, such as a CCNA, CISSP, CISM, CISA or other information security credentials is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in a combination of Information Security, networking or IT jobs, preferably in telecommunication companies, banking, high technology companies or auditing firms in similar positions.
"We are committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment of all individuals in all employment practices" Only Successful Candidates will be contacted
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