Job Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity professional to join our team. We are a rapidly growing company with a dynamic IT organization. We are seeking a versatile individual who can adapt to various roles and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be versatile, highly motivated, with a strong eagerness to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to protect networks, systems, and data from potential cyber threats
• Monitor network traffic, logs, and alerts for suspicious activity and investigate security breaches.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify and address weaknesses
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices in line with industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure deployment and operation of software, hardware, and network infrastructure
• Respond to and manage security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing remediation strategies
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Conduct security awareness training for staff and promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, and encryption technologies.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure software development