Cybersecurity Specialist

4 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa BNP Paribas Full time

**Main purpose statement**

The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for various tasks, including specifying the parameters that the security solutions require to function properly, contributing to the engineering of the security solutions, carrying out operations with the support of the security solutions, operating the security solutions in functional and technical terms, and providing help and support to users.

**Key responsibilities**

**Business enablement**

**Cloud computing**

Developing and implementing multi-cloud architecture to facilitate seamless integration across diverse cloud platforms

Managing and overseeing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) to uphold a secure cloud ecosystem

Assuming ownership and responsibility for security incidents while implementing robust incident response procedures

Integrating cloud logs and APIs to enhance visibility and security monitoring

Deploying virtualised security appliances to fortify cloud infrastructure

Implementing security measures for service mesh and microservices to bolster overall cloud security

Safeguarding serverless computing environments

**Processes**

Managing HR processes related to onboarding and termination with a stringent focus on upholding security protocols

Collaborating with business partners to embed security measures into all operational processes

Assessment of emerging technologies such as quantum, cryptography, GenAI, blockchain, etc.

Evaluating and analysing the security implications of emerging technologies to proactively fortify security measures

**Developing and implementing security architecture**

Application protection

Cloud/Hybrid/Multiple Cloud Vendors

Designing and implementing secure architectures for cloud and hybrid environments while ensuring the security of multiple cloud vendors

Multi-Cloud architecture

Designing and implementing comprehensive security measures for multi-cloud architecture to ensure seamless operations across various cloud platforms

**Risk Management**

Conducting comprehensive code reviews and utilising Static Application Security Testing (SAST) to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities

**Ensuring security operations resilience through threat prevention**

Application Security

Providing extensive training and conducting regular reviews to promote secure coding practices

Implementing File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) to uphold the integrity of critical files and data

Integrating security measures into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and ensuring secure project delivery

Maintaining an updated inventory of open source components and implementing source code supply chain security measures

Ensuring the security of APIs to prevent unauthorised access and data breaches

**Data Security**

Implementing robust security measures to protect unstructured and structured data, both on-premises and in the cloud

Maintaining Data Loss Prevention (DLP) measures to prevent unauthorised data disclosure

**Patching**

Implementing effective patch management processes to address security vulnerabilities in a timely manner

**Ensuring security operations resilience through threat prevention involving**

SOC Operations

Integrating security measures into DevOps practices to ensure secure development and operations

**Use of AI, GenAI and Data Analytics**

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), GenAI capabilities, and Data Analytics to enhance physical security through computer vision, log anomaly detection, and machine learning model training and retraining

**Automation and Analytics**

Implementing automated patching processes to ensure timely patch management

Integrating security tools into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enforce secure development practices

Automating threat-hunting processes to identify and mitigate potential security threats proactively

Automating risk scoring to prioritise and address security vulnerabilities effectively

Automating asset inventory to maintain visibility and control over organisational assets

Implementing security infrastructure as code to maintain consistent and secure infrastructure configurations

Automating API inventory to manage and secure APIs effectively

Automating risk register to maintain a comprehensive overview of security risks

Automating security metrics to track and analyse the effectiveness of security measures

Timely and proficient handling of security breaches, employing rapid response protocols and comprehensive remediation strategies.

Methodically testing and assessing security products to guarantee alignment with specific operational requirements and standards.

Compiling comprehensive reports meticulously documenting security incidents and the corresponding course of action.

Research cutting-edge security technologies and proactive strategies to ensure current and proactive protection against evolving threats.

**Key competencies**

Ability to problem solve and thi

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