Information Technology Security Analyst

The IT Security, Lead ensures the safeguarding and protection of business infrastructure and systems, and responsible for supporting the information security efforts, programs and projects. The Lead, plays a critical role in protecting data and services from security threats, implementing and maintaining all necessary security measures, and ensuring the compliance with relevant business security policies, audits and regulations. key responsibilities • Develop and implement identity access management (IAM) processes, solutions and technologies, enforce access controls and user provisioning/deprovisioning procedures• Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, standards, and ensures compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards such as ISO 27001 and relevant others• Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls• Implement encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data at rest and in transit, collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure appropriate encryption and access control configurations• Conduct regular security testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, collaborate with IT and business to remediate identified security vulnerabilities• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts to identify anomalous activities, collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to investigate and respond to security incidents• Develop and maintain an incident response plan, lead the response to security incidents, including investigation and resolution • Develop and maintain an incident response plan, lead the response to security incidents, including investigation and resolution • Manage security incident and event management (SIEM) processes, define and enforce incident response procedures and workflows• Collaborate with business and IT teams to investigate and mitigate security incidents, conduct post incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve incident response capabilities • Ensure that security systems are properly configured and updated, coordinate and participate in security audits and assessments, implement recommendations from audits to improve security postureKey Competencies & Skills:✓ Strong experience in information security, including lead and managerial roles✓ Strong understanding of infrastructure, network and systems security, cryptography, and security protocols, cloud security and technologies✓ Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools and methodologies✓ Project management skills to oversee security initiatives and ensure they are completed on time and within budget ✓ Effective prioritization and time management skills to handle multiple support requests simultaneously✓ Meticulous approach to resolving IT security challenges and problems and ensuring accuracy in problems identification, systems, and services documentation, data accuracy and integrity. Role Requirements− Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline − 8+ years of experience in an Information Security environment and in providing IT security services and support to business partners in an enterprise setting − Security certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) − English proficiency is a must• Proven experience as an IT professional with a focus on security and risks management.