IT Security Specialist

Job Summary

The IT Security Specialist is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and data against cyber threats and security breaches. The role involves day-to-day security operations, firewall and intrusion prevention management, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, and implementation of security controls to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Role Responsibilities

Maintenance and perform day-to-day operational tasks on Perimeter and Datacenter Firewalls
Maintenance and Administration of Intrusion Prevention Systems
Make sure IPS systems are properly updated
Administration of VPN both user and tunnels
Trouble shooting network related problems
Maintenance and Administration of corporate proxy
Maintenance and Administration of Trend Micro Office Scan
Maintenance and Administration of Data Leakage Prevention (DLP)
Make sure all corporate Desktops and Servers are properly updated
Perform Application and Network security assessments
Designing and implementing safety measures and controls
Monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
Acting on privacy breaches and malware threats
Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks
Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans
Install, configure and upgrade security software (e.g. antivirus programs)
Secure networks through firewalls, password protection and other systems
Inspect hardware for vulnerable points of access

Qualifications

Bachelors in Information Technology or Relevant.
Relevance will be reviewed and confirmed by ISD in line with technical competencies of applicant.

Experiences

Overall 5 years’ experience in similar skill set
The candidate should have satisfactory Experience in IT security Domain.
Excellent communication skills (oral & written) in English. Arabic is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have experience administration and troubleshooting on Next Generation Firewalls (Cisco FTD, Fortigate etc.), Intrusion Prevention Systems, VPN, Bluecoat Proxy and TrendMicro Antivirus, Data Leakage Prevention (DLP).
Experienced in implementing software and configuration changes across enterprise systems.
Experienced in installation, setup, configuration, and maintenance of software and user devices.

Skills

Working knowledge in: HTTP Protocol, Network security including LAN / WAN security, TCP/IP Protocol, Unix / Wins security, Firewalls Intrusion
Experience in configuration and Administration of Next Generation Firewall
Willingness to learn new technologies if required
Experience in configuring and Administration of IPS systems
Monitoring and analyzing network traffic and IDS alerts
Experience in configuring and Administration of VPN
Experience in configuring and Administration of Trend Micro Office scan
Experience in Administer and Manage Proxy server
Experience in Administer and Manage Data Leakage Prevention (DLP)

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