Information Security Specialist - Incident Response & Risk

MicroSourcing International; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage on Day 1

Dependents coverage

Paid time-off with cash conversion

Group life insurance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

MicroSourcing is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join our onsite team in Pasay City. You will investigate incidents, monitor events with SIEM, assess risks, and support third-party security and governance.

You will have 3–5 years in Cyber Security Operations, strong Microsoft security and Azure expertise, and excellent communication across technical and business teams. Onsite role with shifting schedule and competitive rewards including healthcare coverage from day 1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in IT, CS, or Cyber Security.
• 3–5 years in Cyber Security Operations, GRC, third-party security, or related area.
• Strong understanding of security controls, risk management, and incident response processes.
• Experience with SIEM, Microsoft security technologies, and Azure IaaS/PaaS.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cybersecurity incidents with MSSPs, perform root-cause analysis, support containment, remediation, and recovery.
• Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM platforms and Microsoft security tools to detect suspicious activity.
• Assess cybersecurity risks across ICT projects, digital initiatives, and operations, supporting governance and compliance.
• Conduct security assessments for third-party vendors and new technologies, addressing identified risks.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, awareness programs, and incident response playbooks.

Skills

SIEM platforms

Microsoft security technologies

Azure IaaS/PaaS

Incident response

Governance, risk & compliance

Vendor security audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

MicroSourcing is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join our onsite team in Pasay City. You will investigate incidents, monitor events with SIEM, assess risks, and support third-party security and governance.

You will have 3–5 years in Cyber Security Operations, strong Microsoft security and Azure expertise, and excellent communication across technical and business teams. Onsite role with shifting schedule and competitive rewards including healthcare coverage from day 1.