Cyber Security Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• The primary responsibility is to perform several duties pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center including continuous & persistent monitoring of security technologies/tool data and network traffic.
• Analyze, triage, aggregate, escalating, and reporting on security incidents on information assets, business operations, and stakeholders.
• Security Audits
  Regular Audits: Conduct security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures.
  Reporting: Prepare reports on security posture and vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for improvement.
  Research and Development
  Stay Updated: Keep abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
  Tool Development: Develop or implement tools and scripts to enhance security monitoring and response capabilities.
  Collaboration
  Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with IT teams, management, and other departments to ensure integrated security practices.
  Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage third-party security vendors and tools.
  Documentation
  Record Keeping: Maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, investigations, and actions taken.
  Policy Documentation: Document security policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.
  Disaster Recovery Planning
  DR Plans: Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure rapid recovery from incidents.
  Backup Strategies: Implement and manage data backup and recovery solutions.
• Lead investigations to determine the root cause of the incident and Implement measures to contain and limit the spread of the incident to minimize its impact.
• Coordinate the incident response efforts, involving relevant stakeholders such as IT teams and external partners if necessary.
• Ensure proper collection, preservation, and documentation of evidence for potential legal or regulatory review.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with all relevant internal stakeholders during an incident.
• Manage several effects of breaches in a manner that reduces the impact of breaches. Should also be able to provide recommendations that can help prevent future security breaches.
• Implement cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis when required and
• Ensure protection of critical information and infrastructure

Desired candidate profile

A Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for protecting an organization’s computer systems and networks from cyber threats. Their roles and responsibilities include:

### 1. Threat Assessment
- **Vulnerability Analysis**: Identify and assess potential vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
- **Risk Assessment**: Evaluate risks to information assets and recommend mitigation strategies.

### 2. Security Implementation
- **Security Solutions**: Design and implement security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.
- **Access Controls**: Establish and manage user access controls to protect sensitive information.

### 3. Monitoring and Response
- **Network Monitoring**: Continuously monitor networks and systems for unusual activity or breaches.
- **Incident Response**: Respond to security incidents, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions.

### 4. Policy Development
- **Security Policies**: Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect organizational data.
- **Compliance**: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

### 5. Training and Awareness
- **User Education**: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices.
- **Phishing Simulations**: Implement simulations to test employee awareness and preparedness against phishing attacks.

### 6. Security Audits
- **Regular Audits**: Conduct security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures.
- **Reporting**: Prepare reports on security posture and vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for improvement.

### 7. Research and Development
- **Stay Updated**: Keep abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
- **Tool Development**: Develop or implement tools and scripts to enhance security monitoring and response capabilities.

### 8. Collaboration
- **Cross-Department Collaboration**: Work with IT teams, management, and other departments to ensure integrated security practices.
- **Vendor Management**: Evaluate and manage third-party security vendors and tools.

### 9. Documentation
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, investigations, and actions taken.
- **Policy Documentation**: Document security policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

### 10. Disaster Recovery Planning
- **DR Plans**: Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure rapid recovery from incidents.
- **Backup Strategies**: Implement and manage data backup and recovery solutions.

These responsibilities highlight the critical role of a Cyber Security Specialist in safeguarding an organization’s information and systems from a constantly evolving threat landscape.