Cybersecurity Professional

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on security, with hands-on experience in network engineering, vulnerability management, and technical coordination.

About the Role

• Act as the primary technical point of contact at customer premises, facilitating effective communication and coordination between our remote security teams and the customer's IT personnel.
• Independently perform network engineering tasks, including configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization, to ensure a robust and secure network.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage vulnerabilities across customer systems and networks, including planning and executing patching cycles.
• Work closely with remote teams to implement cybersecurity solutions by understanding the customer's unique environment and providing critical on-site support.
• Assist in monitoring and responding to cybersecurity alerts, providing on-site support for incident response efforts, including initial analysis and mitigation steps.
• Develop a deep understanding of the customer's IT infrastructure, applications, and security requirements to effectively tailor and implement security solutions.
• Help implement and enforce security policies on-site, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and our cybersecurity frameworks.
• Provide regular updates to both remote teams and the customer on security posture, ongoing activities, and any identified risks or issues.
• Ensure on-site operations comply with relevant national and international cybersecurity standards, regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in IT security, network engineering, or system administration with a strong focus on security.
• Proven experience in patch management and vulnerability remediation.
• Familiarity with analyzing logs from various sources (e.g., network devices, servers, applications) for security incident detection.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and tool development is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls).
• Solid knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Linux), System Administration, common threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and customer personnel.
• Professional, courteous, cooperative, and a strong team player with a high level of integrity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic on-site environment.
• Multi-lingual proficiency, good English speaking along with strong local language proficiency for each location.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required across the country for specific project executions, monitoring, or coordination with geographically distributed internal teams.
• Please submit a cover letter summarising your experience in relevant technologies and software along with a resume and the latest passport-size photograph.