Network & Information Security Officer

We are looking for a Network & Information Security Officer to support day-to-day network operations and cybersecurity activities, ensuring a secure, reliable, and resilient IT infrastructure. The role will support network monitoring, security event monitoring, firewall and VPN administration, endpoint security, vulnerability management, incident response, security controls, and information security compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in networking and cybersecurity, hands-on exposure to security tools and SIEM platforms, and the ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure, applications, information security, risk, compliance, audit, and external technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance, availability, and security events to identify potential issues, threats, and anomalies.
• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, alerts, and security events in accordance with defined procedures and SLAs.
• Assist with the administration and management of firewalls, VPNs, network devices, and other network security controls.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of information security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct basic vulnerability assessments and support vulnerability remediation and patch tracking activities.
• Support endpoint security, antivirus, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Monitor and maintain security logs, reports, and relevant operational documentation.
• Assist with security investigations, incident analysis, escalation, and resolution.
• Support network and security troubleshooting and coordinate with relevant infrastructure and application teams when required.
• Support information security audits, compliance activities, and evidence collection.
• Contribute to compliance with ISO 27001, internal security policies, standards, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in networking and/or information security.
• Practical exposure to network operations, cybersecurity monitoring, or infrastructure security.
• Experience working with SIEM tools and security monitoring solutions.
• Experience or exposure to firewalls, VPNs, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and security controls.
• Candidates with one or more of the following certifications are preferred: CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker (basic/intermediate level).

Key Competencies

• Cybersecurity Risk Management – Basic
• Security Architecture – Basic
• Threat Analysis – Basic
• Incident Management – Basic
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Professionalism

Performance Expectations
Success in this role will be measured through:

• Timely identification, escalation, and response to security incidents within defined SLAs.
• Effective resolution of security incidents with minimal operational impact.
• Maintaining high network availability and supporting reliable network operations.
• Timely identification and escalation of network performance issues.
• Vulnerabilities being assessed, tracked, and remediated within defined timelines.
• High patch compliance across supported systems.
• Adherence to security controls, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Accurate and complete security logs, incident records, and reports.
• Effective support of endpoint protection and security tools.
• Accurate and up-to-date security documentation and process adherence.
• Minimal major security or compliance findings.