IT Security Associate

Filinvest Development Corp.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Filinvest Development Corp. is seeking an IT Security Associate to monitor systems for security breaches, analyze threats, and implement security measures.

This entry-level role provides foundational experience in cybersecurity and supports incident response, reporting, and compliance with security policies. You will collaborate with IT teams to apply best practices, participate in audits, and help raise security awareness across the staff.

Qualifications

• Security fundamentals, networking concepts, and operating systems knowledge.
• Familiarity with security tools and incident response concepts.
• Basic scripting or programming experience is beneficial for automation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for suspicious activity and analyze security threats.
• Implement and maintain security controls and policies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and participate in incident response.
• Prepare security reports and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support audits to ensure security compliance.
• Collaborate with IT teams and raise security awareness.

Skills

Security fundamentals

Networking concepts

Scripting basics

Education

BS in Information Technology

BS in Computer Engineering

BS in Computer Science

BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Tools

SIEM tools

Logs analysis tooling

Job description

Job Summary

The IT Security Associate is primarily responsible for monitoring systems for security breaches, analyses threats, implements security measures, and conducts vulnerability assessments. They also assist with incident response, develop security reports, and ensure compliance with security policies. This role is an entry-level position providing foundational experience in cybersecurity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Analysis: Activelymonitor networks for suspicious activity, analyze security threats using toolslike SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and logs, and investigatesecurity incidents.
• Security Implementation: Implementand maintain security controls, enforce security policies, and recommendsecurity enhancements.
• Vulnerability Management: Conductvulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses insystems and applications.
• Incident Response: Participatein incident response activities, helping to contain and resolve securitybreaches.
• Documentation and Reporting: Developsecurity reports, maintain security documentation, and communicate securitystatus to relevant stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensureadherence to security policies and standards, and participate in audits toassess compliance.
• Collaboration: Workwith IT teams to implement security best practices and provide securityawareness training to staff.

Technical Competencies and Skills

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with security technologies, networking concepts, operating systems, and security tools. Knowledge of scripting and programming languages is often beneficial.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze security threats, identify vulnerabilities, and interpret security logs.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot security issues, develop solutions

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

BS in Information Technology, BS in Computer Engineering, BS in Computer SCience, BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering