Cyber Security Analyst

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets by conducting a range of security assessments and implementing best practices. Your responsibilities will include: - **Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment**: Conducting comprehensive penetration tests using tools like Metasploit, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Nmap to identify vulnerabilities in networks, web applications, and systems. - **Security Audits**: Performing regular security audits, analyzing findings, and providing recommendations to remediate potential weaknesses. - **Incident Response**: Assisting in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, including breaches, malware infections, and other cyberattacks. - **Security Monitoring**: Monitoring network traffic and logs for suspicious activity using IDS/IPS, SIEM tools, and other monitoring software. - **Vulnerability Management**: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within internal and external IT environments, including web servers, applications, and databases. - **Threat Intelligence**: Staying up-to-date on the latest security threats and trends, collaborating with external threat intelligence platforms. - **Security Best Practices**: Developing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization. - **Collaboration & Reporting**: Working closely with internal teams to integrate security measures and provide reports and presentations to stakeholders. - **Security Awareness Training**: Conducting internal training sessions to promote awareness of common cyber threats and security best practices for employees. - **Compliance**: Ensuring the organization's cybersecurity policies are aligned with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS. - **Tool Management & Automation**: Configuring, managing, and enhancing cybersecurity tools and automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency. **Qualifications Required**: - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification or equivalent security certifications like CISSP, OSCP. - Strong knowledge of networking protocols and network security. - Proven experience in penetration testing, security assessments, and vulnerability management. - Proficiency with tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Wireshark, and Nmap. - Hands-on experience with firewall management, IDS/IPS systems, and SIEM tools. - Understanding of operating systems security, web applications, and incident response protocols. - Knowledge of regulatory requirements, cloud security, and troubleshooting skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will contribute to maintaining a secure environment, staying informed about emerging threats, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets by conducting a range of security assessments and implementing best practices. Your responsibilities will include: - **Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment**: Conducting comprehensive penetration tests using tools like Metasploit, Nessus, Burp Suite, and Nmap to identify vulnerabilities in networks, web applications, and systems. - **Security Audits**: Performing regular security audits, analyzing findings, and providing recommendations to remediate potential weaknesses. - **Incident Response**: Assisting in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, including breaches, malware infections, and other cyberattacks. - **Security Monitoring**: Monitoring network traffic and logs for suspicious activity using IDS/IPS, SIEM tools, and other monitoring software. - **Vulnerability Management**: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within internal and external IT environments, including web servers, applications, and databases. - **Threat Intelligence**: Staying up-to-date on the latest security threats and trends, collaborating with external threat intelligence platforms. - **Security Best Practices**: Developing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization. - **Collaboration & Reporting**: Working closely with internal teams to integrate security measures and provide reports and presentations to stakeholders. - **Security Awareness Training**: Conducting internal training sessions to promote awareness of common cyber threats and security best practices for employees. - **Compliance**: Ensuring the organization's cybersecurity policies are aligned with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS. - **Tool Management & Automation**: Configuring, managing, and enhancing cybersecurity tools and automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency. **Qualifications Required**: - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification