Job Description:
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Understanding of security concepts including Authentication, Authorization, Auditing, MFA, Encryption, Hashing, Network Protocols (i.e. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc), Syslog, Risk Assessment, Patching, Hardening, ACLs etc.
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, Firewalls etc.
- Experience with Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing tools
- Ability to understand and monitor security event logs, network traffic, and system alerts to identify potential security threats
- Ability to perform threat hunting (i.e. OSquery) activities to identify potential security threats
- Experience with scripting languages (i.e, Python, Bash, PowerShell, VBA etc)
- Experience with Linux or Unix-like operating systems and CLI
- Familiarity with cloud security and virtualization technologies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, documentation and report writing skills.
- Be up-to-date with emerging security threats and impacts
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate security into existing systems and processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance regulations (i.e., ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS) would be a added advantage
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, or related field.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Any relevant certifications in cybersecurity would be an added advantage.