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Cyber Security Specialist

4 November 2024

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer who will be responsible for monitoring and responding to cybersecurity threats for systems, applications and Infrastructure. This role requires a solid understanding of incident response and security investigations.

Mandatory Skill(s)

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information technology and related discipline;
  • Has at least 5 years in security operations, with a preference for vulnerability assessment & incident management experience;
  • Familiarity with security products and network devices;
  • Capability to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing;
  • Experience in preparing tender specifications for security operations centre and creating SOP for incident response;
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, web, and wireless security architectures;
  • Experience with intrusion detection systems and security event analysis;
  • Ability to engage and communicate clearly with peers in discussions and meetings;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skill(s)

  •  CISSP, CISA, CISM CompTIA Security+ or equivalent professional certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze security tools, systems , applications and Infrastructure to detect possible weaknesses and suggest potential remediation;
  • Source, manage and oversee the external service providers to conduct annual vulnerability assessment and penetration testing;
  • Follow established procedures to manage security alerts and coordinate with other support teams as necessary;
  • Apply security controls as per industrial best practices, security standards and guidelines such as OWASP top 10, NIST, CIS;
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies & procedures;
  • Assist in security incident investigations across different locations and environments and be a part of the audit team;
  • Collaborate with the various stakeholders to devise strategies in order to isolate an incident threat, identify the root cause and implement mitigation procedures;
  • Provide project security advisory and ensure overall compliance to security policies in the areas of Security Acceptance Tests, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Tests and Security Audits;
  • Submit regular reports on threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents and present on new age systems to be introduced in the organization;
  • Keep abreast with the latest mitigation techniques and technologies.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Cecilia Chong at cecilia@sciente.com quoting the job title.

Cecilia Chong
EA Reg No.: R1656224
Vice President – Strategic Initiatives
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