IT Security Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a IT Security Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Perform proactive monitoring of the organisations IT services;
- Act as a central contact point for IT Security audit related activity;
- Maintain an ongoing assessment of emerging threats and vulnerabilities recommending enhancements /improvements /innovation where necessary;
- developing and maintaining Cyber Security & risk standards and policies, ensuring adherence,
- assisting with the implementation and ongoing service management of SOC/SIEM service,
- Ensure that the annual security assessment is completed;
- Measure compliance with IT security policies and maintain industry leading security standards across the whole IT estate;
- Provide second / third level support on IT Security incidents;
- developing and maintaining processes to detect, protect, respond and recover from Cyber related events,
- taking part in security investigations and compliance reviews providing support and analysis,
- Perform security assessments such as vulnerability scans and application testing;
- Liaise with all internal business functions and stakeholders, being a clear communicator both internally and externally;
- communicating IT compliance risks with stakeholders and supporting ongoing educational activities.
Requirements:
- Expert in vulnerability scanning techniques;
- Stakeholder management;
- Vulnerability detection and remediation;
- Good knowledge of ITIL processes;
- Working knowledge of Qualys;
- Understanding of network/directory technologies;
- Understanding of IT risks, controls and mitigation techniques;
- Strong IT Security knowledge, with ideally two years experience;
- Experience with McAfee desirable;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Strong business/customer relationship builder;
- Good problem solver;
- Strong and effective communication.