IT Security Specialist

I. Job Purpose

· The IT Security Specialist is responsible for protecting the organisation’s sensitive& confidential data and digital assets by implementing and maintaining IT Security systems and measures

II. Job Responsibilities

· Develop an IT Security roadmap in line with the organisation’s business and IT Strategy

· Develop, update and maintain Security protocols, standards and policies

· Create Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery plans, conduct drills and audits

· Regular monitoring through audits and IT Security products / solutions to find any irregularities and potential threats. Update and improve security measures based the audits and incidents

· Develop, update and maintain Incident Response procedures. Respond to data breaches and malicious malware attacks in conformance to Incident Response procedures

· Simulate data loss scenarios, as per plan, to evaluate the effectiveness of existing recovery plans, update procedures based on drills

· Develop regular training programmes to educate organisation’s employees on IT Security threat landscapes and enable them to be more proactive in dealing with such threats or incidents

· Update knowledge, on a regular and continual basis, on new technologies, changing threat landscapes and identify products and solutions for safeguard and / or mitigation

II. Skills and Competencies

· Extensive knowledge of security frameworks

· Research skills to keep abreast of latest threat landscapes and solutions or products

· Critical thinking and analytical skills to identify, diagnose and deal with threats

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Multitasking skills

· Team player

· Logical thinking and problem-solving skills

III. Qualifications & Experience

· 10+ years of relevant work experience

Education

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

· CISSP or CISM certification. Certified Ethical Hacker certification is a definite plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• T Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Certification in CISSP or CISM and Certified Ethical Hacker

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• IT security : 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CISSP, CISM (Required)

Location:

• T Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person