Cyber Security Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cyber Security Specialist to join our dynamic team on a part-time basis, with potential to convert to a full-time role. The ideal candidate will be responsible for protecting our and client’s information systems and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data. This role requires a strong understanding of various security technologies and practices, as well as the ability to respond effectively to incidents and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard information systems against unauthorized access, breaches, and other cyber threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability research, and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the network infrastructure.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents using SIEM tools such as Splunk, SolarWinds, or similar technologies.
• Develop and enforce policies related to information security, including compliance with ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 standards.
• Manage identity & access management systems to ensure proper authentication and authorization protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with IT teams on network engineering tasks, including firewall configurations, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and VPN setups.
• Respond to security incidents by conducting thorough investigations and implementing incident response plans.
• Maintain knowledge of current cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices in areas such as cloud computing (AWS, Azure), virtualization (VMware), and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Provide training and support for staff on security awareness and best practices.
• Fortinet Expertise : NGFW, SASE, SD-WAN, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager
• Microsoft Security : Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID, Purview
• SOC operations & SIEM tuning
• Threat hunting & incident response
• Zero Trust architecture
• Security automation & compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS)

Experience

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