Cybersecurity Specialist

Our Client: A Top Employer Financial Services organisation has taken extensive measures to strengthen the protection of its IT systems and implement a robust Cyber Security programme. To achieve this, the company has implemented and operates several advanced security solutions. The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing security architecture strategies, ensuring operational resilience, and managing risk by conducting assessments and penetration testing. This role also involves overseeing identity management, responding to security breaches, and continuously improving the cybersecurity framework. Key Responsibilities Identifying vulnerabilities in systems, infrastructure, and applications. Implementing effective security controls to protect against threats. Developing and implementing security architecture strategies, including traditional network and micro‑segmentation, defense‑in‑depth, remote access, encryption technologies, backup and replication, Software Defined Networking (SDN), network function virtualization, zero trust models, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) / Secure Service Edge (SSE), overlay networks, and secure enclaves. Managing risk by conducting risk assessments and penetration testing. Ensuring security operations resilience through threat prevention via network and application firewalls, access management, SaaS detection, and encryption (SSL, PKI). Conducting threat detection, log analysis, correlation, threat hunting, insider threat detection, integration with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP), integration of Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP), utilization of deception technologies, full packet inspection, and misconfiguration detection. Managing identities by overseeing identity credentialing, account creation and deletion, Single Sign On (SSO), and privileged access management (PAM). Timely and proficient handling of security breaches, employing rapid response protocols and comprehensive remediation strategies. Testing and assessing security products to ensure alignment with specific operational requirements and standards. Monitoring network traffic and user activity to detect potential security breaches and insider threats. Implementing and maintaining firewalls to protect network infrastructures from unauthorized access. Ensuring cloud security by carefully managing access and permissions. Implementing endpoint security measures to secure individual devices. Using intrusion detection and prevention tools to identify and stop potential threats. Preparing detailed reports that document security incidents and response actions. Researching new security technologies and proactive strategies to ensure protection against evolving threats. Key Competencies Creating specifications and conducting technical and operational reviews. Implementing and engineering solutions, including deployment, configuration, and testing. Managing security operations, changes, and incidents. Conducting operations using security solutions such as IAM and DLP. Providing support and guidance to business entities for installing and operating security solutions. Designing and producing indicators, reporting documents, and performance reports on security solutions. Implementing security controls, alerts, and monitoring systems. Leading working groups related to cybersecurity initiatives. Creating comprehensive user, technical, and operational documentation. Experience At least 10 years of experience in a technical hands‑on administrative or engineering role responsible for cybersecurity toolsets, including IAM, PAM, firewall, NAC, WAF, DDoS, MFA, MDM, endpoint protection, DLP, vulnerability scanning, AD, Windows OS, Linux OS, network, and Wi‑Fi administration. Proven experience with security architecture, risk management, and security operations. Strong background in security monitoring, threat intelligence, and penetration testing. Expertise in cloud security, endpoint security, and network security frameworks. Qualifications Relevant Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. Industry Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH) are advantageous. Vendor Certifications (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto) are beneficial. #J-18808-Ljbffr