Urgent Hiring: Junior IT Security Specialist

Key Responsibilities Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to support the research, design, procurement, implementation, operationalization, and optimization of new and revamp of the cybersecurity solutions. Participate in the system development lifecycle (SDLC), such as architecture and infrastructure design, technical requirement and operation documentation, technical and user testing, user training, maintenance and support. Participate in system integration developments and administer, support and troubleshoot cybersecurity Systems. Develop, maintain and fine-tune system operating procedures, including back-up & disaster recovery, vulnerability, update & patch management, system maintenance and monitoring and audit. Identify and mitigate security-related incidents, perform vulnerability assessments, support penetration tests, and provide recommendations for improvements. Work closely with technical vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are addressed and security solutions are implemented effectively. Collaborate closely with IT and business users to ensure successful enablement of cybersecurity solutions. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in IT security and make recommendations for their adoptions. Requirements Bachelors or above degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. At least 0-4 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, operations, solution implementations, or related technology projects. Candidates with more experience will be considered for senior specialist/manager roles. Proven experience in implementing cybersecurity solutions, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Secret Management Tools. Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISP, or CISA, are highly preferred. In-depth knowledge of IT security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Strong understanding of computer systems, including operating systems, databases, network, infrastructure, and cloud computing. Analytical thinker with the ability to understand, visualize, analyse, and resolve difficult issues.