Specialist IT Cybersecurity at Nexio

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES- JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Vulnerability Management:

• Oversee regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Identify, analyse, and prioritise vulnerabilities in the IT environment.
• Develop and implement remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities.

Patch Management:

• Manage security patches across all IT systems.
• Ensure timely application of patches to mitigate security risks.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all systems and their patch status.

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS):

• Monitor and analyse network traffic for signs of intrusion.
• Implement and manage IDS solutions to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Investigate and respond to security breaches and incidents.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• Develop and enforce IAM policies and procedures.
• Manage user access controls and permissions.
• Ensure compliance with IAM best practices and regulatory requirements.

Privileged Access Management (PAM):

• Implement and manage PAM solutions to secure privileged accounts.
• Monitor and audit privileged access activities.
• Ensure the least privilege principle is applied across the organisation.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP):

• Develop and implement DLP strategies to protect sensitive data.
• Monitor data transfers and prevent unauthorized data exfiltration.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure DLP policies are effective.

Endpoint Protection:

• Deploy and manage endpoint protection solutions.
• Monitor and respond to endpoint security alerts.
• Ensure all endpoints are compliant with security policies and standards

Skills 

• Experience with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, and antivirus software.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. TBC
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills