IT Operations Security Analyst

Infinit-O; Santa Clara; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinit-O is seeking a Security Incident Responder to coordinate with teams and address issues promptly. The role involves assessing threats, testing defenses, and maintaining incident response readiness within the IT security program.

You will conduct risk assessments, run regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing, review security gaps, and help develop incident response plans with the IT security head.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience as a Network/Systems administrator or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a security incident responder, coordinating with the necessary team to address issues.
• Conduct regular systems risk and vulnerability assessments, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with current security standards.
• Conduct internal and external penetration tests, to assess the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct systems and processreview / audits and identify security gaps.
• Collaborate with the IT security head to review or develop an incident response plan that outlines procedures for identifying, responding to, and recovering from security incidents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Documentation

Security certifications (plus)

Scripting (Bash/PowerShell) (plus)

Problem solving

Ethical and legal judgment

Lifelong learning

Tools

SIEM

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems

Antivirus software

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Job description

• Serve as a security incident responder, coordinating with the necessary team to address issues.

• Conduct regular systems risk and vulnerability assessments, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with current security standards.

• Conduct internal and external penetration tests, to assess the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for improvement.

• Conduct systems and processreview / audits and identify security gaps.

• Collaborate with the IT security head to review or develop an incident response plan that outlines procedures for identifying, responding to, and recovering from security incidents.

Requirements

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and incident response

  • Experience with security software and tools

  • Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) are a plus.

  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) for automating tasks is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for conveying security risks and incidents to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Strong ethical and legal judgment

  • Commitment to lifelong learning

• Experience:

  • Must have practical experience in security analysis, incident handling, and threat intelligence.

  • Must have experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, antivirus programs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners.

  • At least 3 years of experience working as a Network/Systems administrator or equivalent

  • At least 2 years working on IT security administration or equivalent