information security specialist

As an Information Security Specialist, you will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. You will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust security frameworks, policies, and procedures.

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience
  • 3 years to less than 5 years
Ability to supervise
  • 3-4 people
Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Judgement
  • Excellent written communication
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Client focus
  • Initiative
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certification
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification
  • ISO 27001 Certification
Tasks
  • Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect information assets.
  • Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Monitor security systems, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls, for alerts and incidents.
  • Respond to security incidents, investigate breaches, and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security into system development life cycles (SDLC).
  • Provide security awareness training to employees and stakeholders.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, technologies, and best practices.
  • Manage security projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
  • Evaluate and recommend security solutions and tools.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Work setting
  • Electric power generation, transmission and distribution

Terms of employment

Permanent employment, Full time, Day

40 hours per week

Start date

Starts as soon as possible

Advertised until

2025-11-19

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