• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM platforms.
• Maintain the organization's security architecture, ensuring that it aligns with industry best practices and company policies.
• Lead security incident detection, response, and investigation efforts, including containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
• Develop, document, and implement incident response plans and manage threat intelligence feeds.
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis to identify and address potential risks.
• Manage patching and system hardening practices to reduce vulnerability exposure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and assist with audit preparation and reporting.
• Develop, update, and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage user access controls, ensuring appropriate role-based access and enforcing least-privilege principles.
• Oversee data protection practices, including encryption, backup, and recovery planning.
• Develop and deliver IT security training programs for employees at all levels, including topics such as phishing prevention, secure password practices, and data protection.
• Foster a culture of security awareness across the organization, ensuring staff are informed about evolving threats and safe computing practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify security requirements for new projects and applications.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure that security measures are incorporated in the early stages of projects.

Required Qualifications

• Posses a degree in a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of relateable IT technical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  

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