Cyber Security Solutions Engineer
Optimal Growth Technologies
Job Title: Cyber Security Solutions Engineer Department: Cyber Security Brief Description Reporting to the Manager- Cybersecurity Architecture & Assurance, the Cyber Security Solutions Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing cyber security solutions that protect critical assets across the markets, Hub and AWS. Duties and Responsibilities · Conduct research on new areas in security to input to cyber strategy. · Design cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure deployment of best-in-class solutions. · Define cyber security technical requirements and acceptance criteria for new systems. · Conduct proof of concepts for cyber security solutions. · Lead in testing, implementation, deployment, and commissioning of new solutions. · Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices for solutions deployed. · Ensure proper change management and system handover processes are followed. · Recommend major upgrades where required and work with the operations team to implement. · Ensure all security programs are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits. · Conduct knowledge transfer to other team members/staff on new or topical areas. Skills and competencies you require for the role Experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions; Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred; Demonstrable competencies in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc. Qualifications § Bachelor’s degree in electrical Eng./Computer Science/ Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized university or any other degree with sufficient cyber experience. § Advanced professional information security certifications e.g., CISSP /CISM /CISA/ GIAC/ CEH/ CPTP/ OCSP/ DevSecOps. § Cloud Certification e.g., AWS, Azure § Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE/Network+/CompTIA also preferred. § At least 3 years proven experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions. § Certifications in the use and administration of cyber security tools e.g., CyberArk/Firewalls/IDS/Content Filters/Antivirus is preferred. § Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred. § Demonstrate competency in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.
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Cyber Security Solutions Engineer
Optimal Growth Technologies
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About this role
Job Title: Cyber Security Solutions Engineer
Department: Cyber Security
Brief Description
Reporting to the Manager- Cybersecurity Architecture & Assurance, the Cyber Security Solutions Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing cyber security solutions that protect critical assets across the markets, Hub and AWS.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Conduct research on new areas in security to input to cyber strategy.
· Design cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure deployment of best-in-class solutions.
· Define cyber security technical requirements and acceptance criteria for new systems.
· Conduct proof of concepts for cyber security solutions.
· Lead in testing, implementation, deployment, and commissioning of new solutions.
· Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices for solutions deployed.
· Ensure proper change management and system handover processes are followed.
· Recommend major upgrades where required and work with the operations team to implement.
· Ensure all security programs are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits.
· Conduct knowledge transfer to other team members/staff on new or topical areas.
Skills and competencies you require for the role
Experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions; Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred; Demonstrable competencies in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.
Qualifications
§ Bachelor’s degree in electrical Eng./Computer Science/ Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized university or any other degree with sufficient cyber experience.
§ Advanced professional information security certifications e.g., CISSP /CISM /CISA/ GIAC/ CEH/ CPTP/ OCSP/ DevSecOps.
§ Cloud Certification e.g., AWS, Azure
§ Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE/Network+/CompTIA also preferred.
§ At least 3 years proven experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions.
§ Certifications in the use and administration of cyber security tools e.g., CyberArk/Firewalls/IDS/Content Filters/Antivirus is preferred.
§ Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred.
§ Demonstrate competency in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.
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