Centrico - Cyber Security Specialist

Description

About The Role

• Monitor, identify, investigate, and analyze activities related to potential or actual cybersecurity incidents.
• Detect and remediate security flaws, vulnerabilities, and configuration weaknesses across systems and applications.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, conduct in-depth threat analysis, and take corrective actions to mitigate impact.
• Evaluate event logs and alert flows to identify common risks and develop proactive security measures.
• Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability scans to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Assist in network forensics, penetration testing, and root cause analysis for identified incidents.
• Prepare detailed incident reports, technical briefs, and documentation for management and compliance teams.
• Maintain adherence to established security standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to enhance the organizations overall security posture.
• Monitor and maintain the security of networks, servers, applications, and cloud systems.
• Support continuous improvement of SIEM monitoring, correlation rules, and alert triaging processes.
  

Required Skillsets

• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM tools for log monitoring, analysis, and event correlation.
• Expertise in threat analysis, incident response, and cyber forensics.
• Working knowledge of web servers, databases, application servers, and networking components (firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Proficiency in Windows and UNIX (multiple flavors) operating systems.
• Good understanding of query languages (e.g., SQL, KQL, SPL) for event and log analysis.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• Understanding of CVE (Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures), CVSS, and industry security frameworks.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security controls.
• Ability to perform risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, incident-driven :
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications preferred : CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or GIAC.