IT Operations Security Analyst

• Serve as a security incident responder coordinating with the necessary team to address issues.
  

• Conduct regular systems risk and vulnerability assessments monitor progress and ensure compliance with current security standards.
  

• Conduct internal and external penetration tests to assess the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for improvement.
  

• Conduct systems and process review / audits and identify security gaps.
  

• Collaborate with the IT security head to review or develop an incident response plan that outlines procedures for identifying responding to and recovering from security incidents.
  

Requirements

• Technical Skills:
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  

• Knowledge of security technologies including firewalls intrusion detection systems encryption and incident response
  

• Experience with security software and tools
  

• Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) are a plus.
  

• Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash PowerShell) for automating tasks is a plus.
  

• Soft Skills:
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for conveying security risks and incidents to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

• Ability to work under pressure
  

• Strong ethical and legal judgment
  

• Commitment to lifelong learning
  

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• Experience:
  

• Must have practical experience in security analysis incident handling and threat intelligence.
  

• Must have experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems antivirus programs and intrusion detection/prevention systems and vulnerability scanners.
  

• At least 3 years of experience working as a Network/Systems administrator or equivalent
  

• At least 2 years working on IT security administration or equivalent
  

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Required Skills:

Technical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge of security technologies including firewalls intrusion detection systems encryption and incident response Experience with security software and tools Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) are a plus. Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash PowerShell) for automating tasks is a plus. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for conveying security risks and incidents to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure Strong ethical and legal judgment Commitment to lifelong learning Experience: Must have practical experience in security analysis incident handling and threat intelligence. Must have experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems antivirus programs and intrusion detection/prevention systems and vulnerability scanners. At least 3 years of experience working as a Network/Systems administrator or equivalent At least 2 years working on IT security administration or equivalent

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1