23/06/2025
Job Title: IT Security Officer / Admin / Lead
Position Summary:
The IT Security Officer/Lead is responsible for protecting the organization's IT systems and data from cyber threats. This includes leading security operations, developing and enforcing security policies, managing incident response, ensuring compliance, and promoting a security-aware culture.
Key Responsibilities:
-Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards
-Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents in a timely and effective manner
-Manage and maintain security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM
-Lead incident response efforts including analysis, containment, and remediation of threats
-Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and pe*******on testing
-Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS
-Perform security audits and identify areas for improvement
-Work with IT, HR, Legal, and other departments to integrate -security into business processes
-Lead or participate in security-related projects and system upgrades
-Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness training for employees
-Provide reports on security incidents, trends, and performance to senior management
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline
-Experience in cybersecurity operations and policy implementation
-Strong knowledge of information security best practices and regulatory requirements
-Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are an advantage but not required
-Excellent leadership, communication, and risk management skills