IT Security Officer

Job Description The professional will be joining a top team in delivering complex CyberSecurity solutions to defend against cyber threats of the world. We are lookingfor a dedicated and meticulous team player who wants to make a career in the Vulnerability Management (VM), Data Protection or Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) domain. You will be the first line of defence in managing day-to-day securityrisks identified throughout a project’s System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).The role allows you to take on risk management and mitigation measures. Roles & Responsibilities: · Stay abreast of the current threat landscape and cyber security events · Develop and deploy security hardening guidelines based on best practices · Perform analysis of vulnerability results & work with principalvendor to ensure remediation · Propose and enforce mitigation measures for failing security controls orvulnerabilities · Work with Patch Manager and Engineers to ensure system patches areapplied · Manage vendor/business associate security assessments and VA/PT · Develop security frameworks, policies and procedures that provideadequate information systems protection · Educate project team on security framework, policies and procedures · Verify the effectiveness of security measures and to ensure all securitymeasures will continue to be effective after implementation · Maintain good operational security documentation The ideal candidate should possess: · Relevant diploma or degree qualifications in Information Technology orCyber Security · At least 4 years of IT or Cyber Security experience · Professional certifications such as RHCE, MCSE, ISACA CISA, or ISC2 SSCPwould be advantageous · Experience in the administration and hardening the various operatingsystems such as Microsoft Windows or Linux · Strong technical understanding of IT security controls · Dynamic individual and team player with positive working attitude