Information Security Analyst

Iqeq; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage from Day 1

Life and accident insurance

Mental health support

Hybrid work setup

Company-issued laptop

Job summary

IQEQ is seeking a security professional to protect its networks, systems, and information assets. You will monitor, investigate, and respond to threats and incidents while collaborating with Red and Blue teams to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.

You will operate security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, and SOC tools; document incidents and support remediation. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and hands-on security experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with information security experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and security controls.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, SIEM, proxies, and IPS/IDS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks, systems, and applications to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents.
• Operate and maintain security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, SOC tools to safeguard infrastructure.
• Document security incidents, assess impact, and support remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with Red and Blue Teams to perform security testing and strengthen security controls.
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends and recommend improvements.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security testing

Vulnerability assessment

Security operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Darktrace

Nessus

Acunetix

Nmap

Kaspersky AV

SCCM

Windows Security

Cisco ASA

Cisco ISE

Job description

THIS ROLE

this role plays a key role in protecting IQEQ's networks, systems, and critical information assets. In this role, you will monitor and respond to security threats, investigate cyber incidents, and operate security technologies such as firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, and SOC tools. You will work closely with Red and Blue Teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and strengthen the organization's security posture. This position is ideal for a security professional who is passionate about threat detection, incident response, continuous improvement, and staying ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You'll monitor networks, systems, and applications to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats, breaches, and cyber incidents.
• You'll operate and maintain security technologies such as firewalls, antivirus solutions, SIEM, SOC, and other security tools to safeguard the organization's infrastructure.
• You'll document security incidents, assess their impact, respond to MyIT security requests, and support timely remediation efforts.
• You'll collaborate with Red and Blue Teams to perform security testing, identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and maintain high security standards.
• You'll stay current on cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and industry standards while researching and recommending security improvements to strengthen the organization's security posture.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and benefits - including allowances, government-mandated benefits, 13th month pay, and performance-based bonuses
• Health and wellness support - HMO coverage from Day 1 (with dependents), life and accident insurance, mental health support, and medical allowances
• Leave benefits - generous paid time off, special leave types, and observance of all Philippine holidays
• Hybrid work setup and tools - company-issued laptop, work-from-home kit, and flexibility after initial onboarding
• Learning and growth opportunities - access to training, annual salary reviews, internal mobility, and performance rewards

ABOUT YOU

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with experience in information security and security solution administration.
• You have hands-on knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and techniques for assessing system and network security.
• You possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IPS/IDS solutions.
• You are experienced with security and infrastructure tools such as Darktrace, Nessus, Acunetix, Nmap, Kaspersky AV, SCCM, Windows Security, Cisco ASA, and Cisco ISE.
• You can identify network and system vulnerabilities, develop mitigation plans, and manage patch deployments while balancing business impact and operational requirements.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve - whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to our colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.

Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.