IT Security Specialist

Role Overview

The IT Security Specialist will be responsible for executing daily cybersecurity operations aligned with company policies and risk management standards. This role requires hands-on involvement maintaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems, ensuring security measures comply with policies and regulations, and reporting cyber risks during implementation and daily operations.

Key Duties

• Perform operational cybersecurity tasks daily, adhering to security policies and operational risk frameworks.
• Maintain and support PKI components regularly.
• Validate technical implementations and service changes against security and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate cybersecurity risks to senior management.
• Manage configuration and patching of security tools such as vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, and SIEM.
• Monitor performance, logs, and alerts from security controls and escalate findings appropriately.
• Participate in initial security incident containment and triage following set procedures.
• Conduct scheduled vulnerability assessments and document results for remediation.
• Assist in security testing initiatives like penetration testing and apply security best practices in system configurations.
• Collaborate with auditors to provide documentation supporting regulatory compliance and help resolve audit issues.
• Prepare detailed technical reports on monitoring, tool status, and incident responses.
• Stay updated on security threats, attack methods, and evolving technologies.
• Execute additional operational security responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess 2 to 5 years of experience in IT Security within payment systems, banking, or related sectors.
• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field.

Core Competencies

• Promote and enhance security awareness among teams.
• Highly self-driven with initiative and teamwork capabilities.
• Proficient in technical documentation and possess certifications in security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of security systems and technologies.
• Excellent technical research and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills enabling collaboration to identify and mitigate risks.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project management skills including multitasking and diligent follow-up.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and investigative capability into data.