IT Security Operations Officer | Permanent | Onsite

ATS CONSULTING SERVICES PH INC.; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS CONSULTING SERVICES PH INC. is seeking an experienced IT Security Operations Officer to protect critical information assets, IT infrastructure, and payment systems from cybersecurity threats and operational risks.

The role oversees security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, security tool administration, and third-party security coordination. You will ensure compliance with BSP, NPC, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST, and collaborate with internal IT teams while supporting

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security operations, SOC, incident response, or security engineering.
• Hands-on experience in security incident management, threat detection, investigation, and remediation.
• Experience coordinating with MSSPs, third-party security providers, or external cybersecurity vendors.
• Familiarity with BSP, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events, investigate threats, and coordinate incident response and remediation activities.
• Manage and oversee security operations, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, WAF, DLP, PAM, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Coordinate with MSSPs and external security vendors to ensure effective monitoring and incident resolution.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, track findings, and ensure timely remediation of identified risks.
• Maintain security controls, policies, procedures, and operational documentation.
• Support cybersecurity audits, control assessments, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to BSP, NPC, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Threat detection

Security monitoring

Communication

Coordination

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

WAF

DLP

PAM

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Operations Officer responsible for protecting the organization's critical information assets, IT infrastructure, and payment systems against cybersecurity threats and operational risks.

The successful candidate will oversee security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, security tool administration, and third-party security service coordination. This role will also ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements, including BSP, NPC, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001.

Candidates with experience in banking, financial services, fintech, payment networks, or other highly regulated environments are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security events, investigate threats, and coordinate incident response and remediation activities.

• Manage and oversee security operations, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, WAF, DLP, PAM, and vulnerability management solutions.

• Coordinate with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and external security vendors to ensure effective security monitoring and incident resolution.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, track security findings, and ensure timely remediation of identified risks.

• Maintain security controls, policies, procedures, and operational documentation.

• Support cybersecurity audits, control assessments, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to BSP, NPC, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and other applicable cybersecurity frameworks.

• Collaborate with internal IT teams and stakeholders to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security operations, Security Operations Center (SOC), incident response, or security engineering.

• Hands-on experience in security incident management, threat detection, investigation, and remediation.

• Experience coordinating with MSSPs, third-party security providers, or external cybersecurity vendors.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements such as BSP, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST.

• Strong understanding of security monitoring tools and technologies, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, firewalls, WAF, DLP, and PAM.

• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.

Highly Preferred

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, SSCP, CISA, CC, GSEC, GCIH, or equivalent.

• Previous experience working in banks, financial institutions, payment networks, fintech companies, e-wallet providers, or card/payment processing organizations.

• Exposure to security operations in highly regulated financial or payments environments.