IT Security Administrator

ELEVUS ‑ PEOPLE & BUSINESS RESULTS, LDA; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A local IT security firm in Doha is seeking a security systems manager with expertise in risk and compliance. The role involves managing security systems, documenting procedures, and coordinating responses to incidents. Strong organizational and communication skills are required, along with knowledge of security standards like ISO and NIST. Candidates must be locally available in Qatar.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security governance and compliance standards.
• Experience with security policies and incident handling.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support security systems and infrastructure.
• Document and maintain IT security operations manuals.
• Coordinate troubleshooting efforts for security incidents.

Skills

Security systems management

Risk and compliance knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Experience in information security policy development

Tools

ISO 27001/2

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

ITIL

Job description

Candidate should be locally available in Qatar

• Hands-on security systems management and support for MFA, Next Gen AV, email gateways, firewall administration, network access control, on premise and cloud infrastructure, and ERP & CRM systems.
• Provide level one and two for security systems affecting the end user.
• Document and maintain IT Security ops manuals and procedures.
• Any additional tasks required to support IT control objectives, business objectives, IT projects, and others.
• Hands-on and coordination (where appropriate) of remedial measures for security events, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate/escalate technical resources to support network security incident handling for virus outbreaks, etc.
• Generate regular and ad hoc system status reports on security tools.
• Keep abreast of industry security trends and current network threat profiles.
• Support / coordinate troubleshooting efforts with IT and the business if necessary
• Provide back-up / support for the business continuity service.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Experience in risk, compliance, and information security policy development.
• Knowledge and understanding of governmental agency or corporate/industry information security, governance, risk and compliance practices and standards.
• Knowledge of global (security) standards, frameworks, and policies, including but not limited to:
• ISO 27001/2
• GDPR
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST 800-53)
• SANS top 20
• CIS
• ITIL
• PCI
• CoBIT
• Experience with development of educational programs in security awareness.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.