Information Security Engineer

Information Security Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the security of our information systems and protecting them against unauthorised access, modification, or destruction. The role involves hands-on operations with various security tools and platforms, as well as the development and implementation of secure networks and systems. NB This is a hands on technical role. We are looking for technical candidates with direct experience in implementation and maintenance of security tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the organisation's security infrastructure.
• Conduct regular system tests and ensure continuous monitoring of networksecurity.
• Develop and implement technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents
• Establish protocols and procedures for responding to security breaches.
• Train staff on network and information security procedures.

• Work closely with the IT department to select and deploy technical controls to meet specific security requirements and define processes and standards to ensure that security configurations are maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or similar.

Experience

• Proven work experience as an Information Security Engineer or similar role.
• Candidates should come from a strong technical IT background with solid experience in Linux and/or network administration.
• Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
• Experience with or knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Perl, SQL, Ruby, or Go.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and infrastructure designs; including routing, firewall functionality, host and network intrusion detection systems, encryption, load balancing, and other network protocols.
• Proficient in managing and configuring Active Directory and Linux operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools (for example Greenbone, OpenVAS and Nessus as well as other security management tools such as Intune, and PingCastle.
• Knowledge of the latest trends in information security and risk management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to educate a non-technical audience about various security measures.
• Effective project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.