Security Specialist

Urgent Security Specialist Duties and Responsibilities Minimum experience - 4 Years Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans Act on privacy breaches and malware threats Serve as a security expert and conduct trainings when needed Draft policies and guidelines Proven experience as a Computer Security Specialist Programming skills are preferred (e.g. knowledge of C++, PHP languages) Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g. TippingPoint) Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g. SSL/ TLS) An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability Outstanding communication and organization skills Decision-making skills Analyze and establish security requirements for your systems/networks Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software, patch management systems, etc. Define access privileges, control structures and resources Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments Identify abnormalities and report violations Oversee and monitor routine security administration Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols Train fellow employees in security awareness, protocols and procedures Design and conduct security audits to ensure operational security Respond immediately to security incidents and provide post-incident analysis Research and recommend security upgrades Provide technical advice to developers regarding various security vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, XSS (Cross Site Scripting),Source Code Revelation,Remote File Inclusion,Session Hijacking,Cross Site Request Forgery Proven experience as a Computer Security Specialist Programming skills are preferred (e.g. knowledge of C++, PHP languages) Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g. TippingPoint) Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g. SSL/ TLS) An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability Outstanding communication and organization skills Decision-making skills