Information Security Analyst

India Abroad; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 3,949,000 - 5,343,000; Full time

Job summary

India Abroad is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Karachi, Pakistan to safeguard our data and systems from cyber threats. You will conduct security assessments, monitor networks, and respond to incidents to protect critical assets.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in CS/IT and 3+ years of experience, familiarity with HIPAA/PCI-DSS, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and security policies. You will work with teams to enforce standards and raise security awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Information Security Analyst or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of information security practices, tools and technologies.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc., industry compliances.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Develop and implement effective security policies, procedures and standards.
• Monitor networks for any suspicious activity and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct penetration testing to identify weaknesses in systems.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies to ensure up-to-date defenses.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Train employees on security best practices and raise awareness about potential threats.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Threat monitoring

Security policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

NIDS/NIPS

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Information Security Analyst to join our team in Karachi Pakistan As an Information Security Analyst you will be responsible for protecting our companys sensitive information and systems from cyber threats This is a crucial role as the security of our data is of utmost importance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks
• Develop and implement effective security policies procedures and standards
• Monitor networks for any suspicious activity and respond to security incidents in a timely manner
• Conduct penetration testing to identify weaknesses in our systems
• Stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies to ensure our systems are up-to-date
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with security standards
• Train employees on security best practices and raise awareness about potential threats

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Information Security Analyst or similar role
• Strong knowledge of information security practices tools and technologies
• Familiarity with industry compliances such as HIPAA PCI-DSS etc
• Experience with network monitoring tools and intrusion detectionprevention systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of 1500$ per month for this position

Location

This position is based in Karachi Pakistan Candidates who require accommodation will not be considered at this time

If you have a strong background in information security and are passionate about safeguarding sensitive data we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity Join us in our mission to protect our companys assets from cyber threats