Information Security Specialist

Description

Job Summary: Information Security Analyst/Specialist focused on analyzing, proposing, defining, testing, and implementing security tools to resolve, mitigate, and/or reduce risks. Key Highlights: 1. Acting as a consultant for the Information Security team 2. Planning and designing robust security architectures for IT 3. Identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities to implement controls Information Security Analyst/Specialist focused on analyzing, proposing, defining, testing, and implementing security tools to resolve, mitigate, and/or reduce security risks. The architect must be responsible for conducting PoCs, implementing tools, and performing assessments. It is also part of their responsibilities to act as a consultant for the Information Security team and support Architecture, Network, Infrastructure, and Development teams in defining security architectures for projects (both new and existing) and in resolving production issues. **In Your Day-to-Day:** Requirements and Qualifications Evaluate, implement, configure, and support security tools. Analyze, implement, and configure data security solutions. Plan, research, and design robust security architectures for all IT projects of the company. Provide consulting and perform technical evaluations and solutions for technology and cybersecurity projects; Execute technical projects, implementations, and resolution of cybersecurity and/or network issues in collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and partners. Lead critical and high-availability projects in Information Security. Conduct security control assessments as part of annual security requirements, reporting findings/recommendations to responsible parties. Analyze architecture, tools, and procedures to improve them. Identify potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities and determine protection requirements (i.e., security controls), then implement them. Monitor emerging cybersecurity trends and share this knowledge with the rest of the team. Generate and present indicator reports for various hierarchical levels. Interact with other group companies and vendors in English. Desirable Self-motivated and hands-on profile. Problem-solving ability. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, or related fields. Market certifications are a plus (Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, etc.). Knowledge of Network and Infrastructure architecture and technologies. Advanced knowledge of Networks, Linux and Windows operating systems. Knowledge of Middleware solution architecture and security. Knowledge of cloud environment architecture and security (AWS/Azure). Knowledge of cybersecurity solutions (EDR, SIEM, SOAR, Anti-spam, IPS/IDS, IGA, SASE, PAM, etc); Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Entra ID. Knowledge of perimeter protection tools (Firewall, WAF). Knowledge of databases and database protection solutions. Knowledge of API security and API security tools. English for conversation. **Requirements:** Desirable knowledge of Java and Python programming languages. Desirable postgraduate degree in information security or related fields.