Cyber Defense Engineer: Threat Detection & Response

Level 3 BOS; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cybersecurity firm in Karachi is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to design and maintain robust security measures. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include managing security solutions, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with various security frameworks. This role demands strong technical expertise and effective communication skills, with a focus on incident response and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or information security operations.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Practical experience with Windows Server and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage enterprise security solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain information security policies and procedures.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Compliance-driven security operations

Documentation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

EDR/XDR

DLP

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

Job description

A prominent cybersecurity firm in Karachi is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to design and maintain robust security measures. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include managing security solutions, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with various security frameworks. This role demands strong technical expertise and effective communication skills, with a focus on incident response and risk management.