IT Security Specialist

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Job Description

Role Description

Role Overview

As an IT Security Specialist, you will support project teams by identifying and fixing security issues that could delay progress. You'll provide practical, risk-based solutions to keep projects moving while maintaining strong security standards.

Main Responsibilities

  • Work with project teams to help meet deadlines by solving security-related issues.
  • Identify and fix technical security problems during project delivery.
  • Offer expert advice on security best practices and ensure alignment with company policies.
  • Balance security needs with project and business goals.
  • Keep up to date with new security threats and solutions.
  • Investigate security incidents and help prevent future issues.
  • Provide day-to-day support for IT security-related problems.
  • Maintain and improve security processes, standards, and documentation.
Key Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Understanding of core security principles (e.g. least privilege, defense-in-depth).
Desirable
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, SSCP, CCSP, etc. are a plus.
Technical Experience
  • Familiarity with tools like:
    • CrowdStrike EDR
    • Digital certificate management
    • Web Application Firewalls (WAF) like Imperva
    • VPN, Web Proxies, Endpoint Protection
  • Experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
  • Background in multi-platform environments (Linux, Windows, UNIX).
  • Understanding of security standards (e.g. PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISM).
  • Experience in:
    • Firewalls, intrusion detection
    • Incident response and policy writing
    • Vulnerability testing and compliance
    • Designing and implementing security controls for web platforms
  • Comfortable working with vendors, partners, and internal teams to ensure compliance during audits or tenders.

Other Responsibilities

  • Follow Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) guidelines.
  • Help improve and follow company quality systems and processes.
  • Keep training and certification records up to date.
  • Report and help fix any issues that affect quality or compliance.

Skills

IT Security, Linux, Windows, UNIX

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