Security Officer (IT Infra and Security Operations) (Ref 24964)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vulnerability management activities across on-premises infrastructure, servers, endpoints, applications, and Azure cloud environments.

• Utilise security tools such as Vulnerability Management Systems (VMS), TenableOne, Cloudscape, and related platforms to identify, assess, and monitor security vulnerabilities.

• Conduct regular reviews of vulnerability assessment results and patch compliance reports to identify remediation priorities.

• Monitor patching progress and ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within defined timelines and compliance requirements.

• Support security audits, compliance assessments, and reporting activities by providing required vulnerability management evidence and documentation.

• Ensure remediation activities comply with IM8 requirements, internal policies, and cybersecurity standards.

• Support cybersecurity incident response activities in collaboration with the CISO, Infrastructure Team, and security service providers.

• Follow up on remediation activities arising from security incidents and ensure completion within agreed timelines.

• Coordinate with service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of deployed security controls.

• Facilitate WAF policy reviews, rule updates, and change requests in accordance with operational requirements.

• Support investigations involving web application attacks, suspicious traffic, and DDoS-related events.

• Assist in service reviews and operational assessments of DDoS and WAF solutions.

• Coordinate cybersecurity and infra operational activities across application teams, infrastructure teams, Onsite FM teams, and external security vendors.

• Maintain security risk, remediation, and compliance tracking registers.

• Support security governance activities through effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

• Collect, consolidate, and analyse vulnerability, incident, compliance, and operational security data.

• Prepare regular operational reports, dashboards, and management updates on cybersecurity posture and remediation progress.

• Monitor compliance against prescribed security requirements, policies, and standards.

• Produce metrics and reports on vulnerability remediation, incident management, patch compliance, and security service performance.

• Support management review meetings by providing timely and accurate cybersecurity status updates.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in IT security operations, cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, or related IT security functions.

• Experience working with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, or equivalent solutions, coordinating cybersecurity incidents and remediation activities.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as IM8, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or equivalent.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for reporting and analysis.

• Familiarity with DDoS protection and WAF technologies is preferred.

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure security and cloud environments is advantageous.

• Experience supporting compliance and governance requirements is advantageous.

• Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+ / Microsoft Security Certifications / CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Shortlisted candidates will be offered a 6 Months agency contract employment.

Licence no: 12C6060