This role plays a critical role in protecting information assets, strengthening security governance, and supporting resilient business operations.
The Cybersecurity Specialist combines hands-on security operations with policy development, risk-based controls, and continuous monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity operations by identifying, monitoring, and escalating cyber risks in line with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures covering people, process, and technology.
- Monitor cybersecurity activities, including Security Operations Center (SOC) alerts, threat intelligence feeds, and system logs, ensuring timely identification and response to security events.
- Support the investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents, including documentation, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
- Conduct regular security assessments, compliance reviews, and control testing to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
- Monitor and report on compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
- Contribute to the delivery of risk-based cybersecurity solutions that balance security, usability, and operational efficiency.
- Develop clear security risk reporting and dashboards.
- Support process improvement, documentation, and automation initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with business stakeholders, providing cybersecurity guidance that supports governance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- More than 7 years of full-time experience in cybersecurity operations, information security, or a closely related technology risk role.
- Hands-on experience with cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security controls.
- Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and industry standards.
- Ability to analyze security data, document findings clearly, and communicate cyber risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience supporting audits, regulatory compliance activities, and security reviews.
- Professional certifications such as:
- CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.