Security SME

Functional Competencies

1. Security Monitoring (Threat Monitoring, Detection and Response).

2. Security and Vulnerability Assessments.

3. Security Incident Management.

4. Identity and Access Management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Applying subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes.

2. Identifying areas where technical solutions would improve business performance.

3. Consulting across business operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge.

4. Recommending technical solutions and determining software development requirements.

5. Providing subject expertise and guidance to Security Analysts, Leads.

6. Overseeing the development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions.

7. Determining whether technical solutions meet defined requirements.

8. Verifying technical reference information, including user guides, training manuals, and system requirements.

9. Ensuring accurate representation of expertise prior to the distribution of technical solutions to end-users.

10. Documenting processes and disseminating information to all relevant stakeholders.

11. Conducting thorough research to stay updated on changes in their field of expertise.

12. Contributing to the development of policies and procedures relevant to their area of expertise.

Special and Other duties

1. Prepare various reports for management decision making.

2. Perform other functions as assigned by the Chief Information Security Officer or Management.

3. Manage Subordinates performance and conduct formal appraisal.

Competency Requirement

Education or Academic Qualification

1. Bachelors degree in computer science or related streams.

2. NFQ Level 7+

Work Exposure or Professional Experience

1. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Information Security with at least 5 years in Security Operations.

2. Professional certification like CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, CEH.

3. Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross-functional projects.

4. Knowledge of systems and software engineering to optimally integrate subject expertise in software solution designs.

5. Excellent recordkeeping, as well as written and verbal communication skills.

6. Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

7. Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Skills required (Soft & Technical)

1. Security Operations, Security Architecture.

2. Knowledge of Security Portfolio and Operations.