REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in IT security.
• Strong familiarity with Azure and AWS cloud services.
• Comfortable working with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred certifications (in order of preference):
  o ISC2 CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  o CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
  o CompTIA Security+

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Security Engineer is responsible to support the daily operations, maintenance, and enhancement of the security platforms and processes. He/She will have strong experience in IT security operations, be hands-on with security tools, and possess a proactive mindset to enhance cybersecurity posture and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Platform Maintenance

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the following security platforms and solutions:

o Privileged Access Management (PAM)
o Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
o Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

o Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) – including signature updates

• Manage and maintain the Security Team mailbox (e.g., Vulnerability Watch, GSTI alerts, Phishing reports).

• Create and disseminate security-related EDMs.Conduct health checks on virtual machines (VMs), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and servers.

Security Operations

• Perform user onboarding and offboarding for security platforms.
• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for security solutions.
• Actively monitor security alerts and perform escalation procedures.
• Conduct phishing simulation exercises and user awareness training.
• Generate and submit biweekly and ad-hoc security reports.
• Track and manage software licenses and contracts related to security platforms.

• Support billing cycles in coordination with Shared Services.Recommend and implement proactive improvements to enhance cybersecurity processes and controls