Senior Specialist - Cyber Security

Role & responsibilities:

• Design, implement, monitor and analyze cybersecurity systems, to identify and respond to cyber events and potential security or data breaches in a highly regulated industry
• Incident Response: contain, and remediate security events, attack vector analysis, identify vulnerabilities that were exploited, root cause analysis, develop strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Threat intelligence gathering, synthesize threats and risks to provide read-out for stakeholders
• Lead and execute penetration testing and vulnerability management
• Perform threat hunting and vulnerability assessments as required
• Support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including configurations and software installation, work closely with other Digital and Technology teams, Business leaders and the Firms Risk and Compliance team to mitigate security related issues as required
• Demonstrate and communicate understanding and evolution of cyber landscape: trends, threat vectors, changing threat actor tactics
• Lead security auditing activities and supporting response and implementation of security controls/processes, automation and integrating security tools across the Firm
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily deadlines for programs and projects
• Communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization and individuals outside of the organization

Preferred candidate profile:

• Infinite curiosity, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Software development or testing experience
• Demonstrated experience in art least 2 sectors of cybersecurity including network security, encryption techniques, vulnerability assessment, application security
• Experience with cybersecurity tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, XDR, EDR, Cloud security controls, PAM
• Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity, or equivalent related degree or work experience
• Cybersecurity certifications, preferred (Security +, CompTIA, CISM, CGET, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated cybersecurity experience
• Minimum 4 years of progressive career growth and additional responsibilities
• Requires knowledge of O365 security tools and platform
• Scripting skills, data manipulation and general knowledge of Artificial Intelligence are desired
• Excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills