The Information Security Specialist will be responsible for overseeing security technologies including Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Kubernetes, API security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies. Key responsibilities include managing incident response, performing risk assessments, and optimizing security tools across both cloud and network environments. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance the security posture and mitigate threats.
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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Contract
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network/Cyber Security, or a related information technology field.
Professional/Technical Qualifications:
- Platform-specific certifications (e.g., SIEM, Networking, Operating Systems).
- Security certifications (e.g., SANS, ISC2, CEH, CISSP).
Experience:
- 7 - 10 years of experience in Information Security or a related field.
Specialist Skills Required:
- In-depth knowledge of information security and technology infrastructure, ensuring robust protection of systems and applications.
- Expertise in enforcing cloud security policies, Identity and Access Management (IAM) configurations, and data protection practices.
- Proficiency in managing and optimizing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools and ensuring the enforcement of security best practices.
- Experience in reviewing and enhancing security configurations and architectures to align with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of API and Kubernetes security policies, including posture management, access controls, and continuous monitoring.
- Ability to conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and comprehensive risk analyses, implementing remediation strategies for risk management.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing DLP tools, data classification, policy enforcement, compliance knowledge, and integration with security systems.
- Skilled in configuring, optimizing, and managing SIEM, EDR, and Data Access Monitoring (DAM) platforms for real-time threat detection and incident response.
- Commitment to enhancing organizational security posture through ongoing monitoring, assessment, and optimization of security tools and processes.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.
- Capability to manage multiple concurrent projects, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet organizational demands and deadlines.
