Cyber Security Specialist at Zipnet Innovations & Technologies Ltd

Role Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Specialist to join our dynamic team.
• As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will be responsible for safeguarding the organization's digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of systems and data.
• You will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating security risks, developing security policies and procedures, and implementing security solutions to protect against cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in systems and infrastructure.
• Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Monitoring network traffic and security logs to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Implementing and managing security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption tools.
• Providing guidance and support to IT teams, developers and other stakeholders on security-related matters.
• Keeping abreast of the latest cyber threats, trends, and technologies and recommending appropriate security measures to mitigate risks.
• Participating in incident response and forensic investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in cyber security or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with security assessment tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.