Role Description
Role Proficiency:With strong knowledge of various applicable compliance standards independently handle internal/external compliance audits and VAPT/Red Teaming assignments. Involve more in the risk assessment and remediations. Effectively communicate with customer to understand the requirements and clearly convey the requirements to team. Handle the assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Outcomes
- Should handle the assigned tasks from the allocated domain with minimal guidance from the leads. (Domain Examples: BCMS Risk assessment incident management HITRUST SOC customer assurance Awareness activities Data Privacy VAPT Red Teaming etc.)
- Handle (with minimal guidance from the supervisors) internal/external compliance audits to ensure compliance with ISO 27001/ISO 22301/ISO 27701 requirement as well as process specific requirements.
- Responsible for the effective documentation of internal audits (reports) external audit documentation.
- Help the team for effective external audit facilitation and the related responsibilities.
- Point out the non-conformance areas related to information security with assistance from the supervisor.
- Ensure that policies are updated as and when required and eliminate the discrepancies of old policy versions.
- Conduct information security awareness training programs for all the employees contractors and approved system users.
- Evaluate IT Controls’ implementation and perform Risk Assessment.
- Carry out technical vulnerability assessments of IT systems and processes to identify potential vulnerabilities. Make recommendations to control any risks identified and ensure that they are implemented.
- Collect review and analyse latest technologies and tools.
- Analyse user requirements and steps required to perform the VAPT/Red Teaming.
- Interact with and communicate detailed technical requirements to the team.
- Lead Security Assessment scoping independently based on security standards like OWASP.
- Lead Web Application Penetration Testing Network Penetration Testing Mobile Penetration Testing and Code Review independently based on the guidance from leads.
- Learn and understand existing and emerging security management practices.
- Independently handle the evidence collection from multiple teams as part of any external audits.
- Assist in customer assurance activities.
- Assist in the process automation activities.
- Mentor and Lead A band employees.
Measures Of Outcomes
- Number of internal audits and security assessments conducted per year.
- Number of external audit facilitation activities.
- Number of Threats/Risks/Vulnerabilities reported per year.
- Number of NCs in external audits on assigned domains.
- Number of areas of responsibility on cross domains.
- Performance of ISMS/BCMS/PIMS/QMS in the responsible centre/regions.
- Awareness activities conducted and the percentage of adoption in the responsible centre/regions.
- Noticeable initiatives taken to improve the process.
- Less than two stake holder escalations.
- More than three appreciation from the stakeholders/supervisors.
Documentation
Outputs Expected:
- Policy and Procedure amendments Awareness training materials Presentations decks for internal/ external discussions Audit /Security Assessment reports
Process
- Internal ISMS audits – independently carry out audits prepare audit reports and ensure timely closure of audit reports
- Compliance Audits – Representation in certification audits conduct preparatory session and evidence collection
- Risk Assessment - IT Controls’ implementation and assess risks
- Infosec activities – training material conducting sessions co-ordinate with other teams for trainings conducting
- Customer Assurance – independently handle customer assurance requirements and evidence collection
- Policy – Identify discrepancies in the policies and addressing it
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing/Red Teaming Activities
- CM activities
- Executing other location responsibilities
Monitoring
- Mentoring and leading A band employees
Training Or Certifications
- 2 per year (1 certification and minimum 1 of UST trainings on ISMS domains)
Skill Examples
- Ability to understand prioritize and escalate tasks to resolve issues quickly and make decisions
- Able to interpret all scenarios applicable to the business for identifying the potential risks associated with various functions/services.
- Proficiency in Network Security Controls' implementation like IAM IPS/IDS E-Mail Security Controls Cloud Security Controls etc.
- Proficiency in Technical Vulnerability Assessment and Management.
- Strong compliance auditing knowledge.
- Detail oriented customer oriented result delivery oriented analytical thinking
- Strong Excel and Dashboard skills.
- Excellent Presentation and communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required including the ability to effectively communicate in both highly technical and non-technical environments
- A great problem solver with the knack of coaching others to do the same
- Good at working in a team and with other teams
- Good time management
- A desire for continuous learning and skill development.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Knowledge Examples
- Should have a strong understanding of concepts of Information Security Business Continuity and Data Privacy VAPT Red Teaming and various compliance standards.
- Knowledge on ISO and other Compliance standards efficient to evaluate the security controls.
- Knowledge on ISO 22301/27001/9001/27701 Risk Management incident management awareness activities customer assurance etc.
- Knowledge on standard SDLC and project management life cycles.
- Knowledge on the operations of various functional units like HR REFM IT Finance etc. and units involved in IT Asset lifecycle management.
- Expert on security testing standards like OWASP Top 10 SANS 25 etc.
- Good at OWASP cheat sheets and other security frameworks.
- Expert on Linux commands.
- Expert on Scripting Languages like Shell Script Python etc.
- Development and Testing knowledge would an added advantage.
- Hands on experience in RSA Archer Postman Burp Suite Nessus Nmap Genymotion MobSF Drozer etc.
- Good to have Certifications like ISO 27001/22301/9001/27701 Lead Auditor/Implementor CISA CRISC SSCP ECSA (Practical) ECES CHFI OSEE etc.
Additional Comments
UST is looking for Information Security Analyst with below requirements, Operational Support: o Coordinate with technology factory teams for assessment as per BAU process o Work with Technology Asset Owners (TAOs) to assess and implement relevant BAU process for Control Factory Candidates o Perform Assessments to determine security risks/ non-compliance as per the SOP manuals o Work with the team concerned and follow through remediation o Tracking and progress reporting o Perform periodic assessments to ensure compliance proactively Skill Set Requirements:
- Role: Control Factory - Information Security Analyst
- Skills & Background: o Minimum 2-3 years of relevant industry experience in any technology risk management (TRM), IT audit and/or cyber/information security functions o Ability to understand and operate documented process for IT compliance, audit and regulatory requests o Knowhow and understanding in one or more areas of technology risk management principles, internal control concepts, cyber/information security controls, and industry frameworks o Follow documented process to maintain BAU operations o Communication Results to stakeholders o Analyze Deviations and prepare remediation plan along the documented procedures o Be able to understand controls, develop inventory, assess applications against controls o Be able to work with stakeholders in remediation activities o Ability to manage JIRA workflow tickets for BAU process o Prepare & maintain knowledge base in Confluence/Collaborate o Identify areas of automation/innovation and efficiencies to enhance the BAU operation and stakeholder experience o Functional knowledge of operating systems (Windows/Unix), databases, networks and components like system IDs, system resources, firewalls, LDAP, AD, Cloud o Functional knowledge of applications (authentication, authorization, interfaces, APIs), logging and monitoring o Functional knowledge of application design and architecture o Functional knowledge of application criticality, availability and data classification o Able to learn new skills with training and self-study o Any relevant experience in Project Management is desirable.
- Tools o JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow and/ or Archer. o MS Office (Word/Excel/Visio), PDF and PowerPoint.
- Education and Certifications o Degree or diploma in IT or technology stream o Any industry recognized IT certifications (Microsoft, Cloud, IT Security etc)
Skills
Cyber Security,JIRA,Servicenow
