Cyber Security Awareness Specialist - CISA/CISSP Certification

Job Description


Key Roles & Responsibilities :


Functional Role


Operational Responsibilities :


  • Monitor security devices for anomalies and security issues.
  • Alert, report and investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents.
  • Manage and Monitor deployed security solutions, information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
  • Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
  • Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
  • Provide technical recommendations to fix detected vulnerabilities in order to maintain a high-security standard.
  • Stay current on cyber security trends and news.
  • Perform penetration testing/deep analysis and investigation predating to information security/cyber security alerts/incidents.
  • Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
  • Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.
  • Monitor security function related to the corporate information system, working closely with the IT department of information security.
  • Evaluate changes to the corporate environment for security impact and present finding to management.
  • Leverage on Security Operations Centre Exposure and corporate security solution stack
  • Developing and maintaining Security Operations Centre and facilitating bank in handling the advanced targeted attacks.
  • Assisting in developing and maintaining information security policies and procedures,
  • Security incident reporting and analysis,
  • Deputizing for the Lead Information Security Administrator and/or Information Security Specialist
  • Ability to analyze the new security technologies and adapt to ever-changing threat landscape and act vigilantly in a proactive manner.


Qualifications & Experience


Required Qualifications : University degree with specialization in Cybersecurity/Information Security or IT or Computer Science


Technical Certifications


  • Offensive Security Professional certifications / Any SANS Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GCIH, GPEN, GNFA or CEH, CHFI
  • Technology specific certifications pertaining to above (7)


Domain Certifications : CISSP and CISM/CRISC/CISA, CIPM, ISO 27001LA


Mandatory Experience


  • Minimum 5-6 years of security experience of which a minimum of 2-3 year should be in a similar position / responsibility.
  • L2/L3 role experience would be an advantage.


Technical Competencies


Skills, Knowledge and Expected Behaviors against Values Competencies :


  • Knowledge of Department Priorities,
  • Products, and the QDB strategy (2)
  • Knowledge of QCB Regulations (3)
  • Information Security Management (3)
  • Information Security Tools and Solutions


MUST Be Proficient In Handling The Following Platforms


  • SIEM
  • SOAR
  • DLP/Data Classification/DRM
  • XDR (NDR + EDR)
  • BAS (Breach and Attack Simulation)
  • VMS (Vulnerability Management Systems)
  • NGAV
  • Sandbox / Al
  • TIM/TIP (Threat intelligence Management/Platform)
  • Deception/Honey Pots
  • Microsoft
  • OSINT tools
  • Cloud Security Architecture
  • Application Security
  • Security Products


Soft Competencies


  • Microsoft Office Skills (Excel and PPTs)
  • High Quality Report Development
  • Information security standards/Framework, ISO 27001, MITRE, OWASP, QCSF FIFA 2022,
  • Awareness Presentation Skills for mass audience
  • Problem Solving & Decision-Making Abilities
  • Adaptability with team and other departments
  • Ability to speak security jargons in simpler terms


(ref:hirist.com)
Post date: 13 January 2025
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: 13 January 2025
Publisher: LinkedIn