Information Security Analyst (Contract)Location: Lahore, Pakistan

PulsePoint; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,370,000 - 3,206,000; Part time

Job summary

PulsePoint in Lahore, Pakistan seeks an Information Security Analyst for a contract role. The candidate will monitor security events, analyze incidents, and identify vulnerabilities across company systems and networks.

This position is suitable for a recent graduate or someone seeking hands-on experience in information security. Responsibilities include vulnerability assessments, policy development, and disaster recovery planning support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or NIST frameworks.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS and encryption basics.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and investigate breaches.
• Analyze logs and network traffic to identify threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and testing.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Assist with disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Security monitoring

Threat analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Networking knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Log analysis

Encryption basics

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in Lahore Pakistan

As an Information Security Analyst you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents as well as identifying potential vulnerabilities and risks within our companys systems and networks

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone looking to gain experience in the field of information security

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and investigate potential security breaches
• Analyze system logs and network traffic to identify security threats
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures
• Assist with disaster recovery planning and testing
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security trends threats and technologies

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
• Knowledge of common information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST
• Familiarity with network protocols and security tools such as firewalls intrusion detection systems etc
• Understanding of encryption methods and digital certificates
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Salary

This is a contract position with a salary of 900$ per month

Location

This role is based in Lahore Pakistan

Please note that this position does not require prior experience but is open to fresh graduates who meet the requirements outlined above

We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds