Cybersecurity Specialist

-, National Capital Region
Posted more than 30 days ago
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Company:
JOB MATCHMAKER
Company Description:
We are an executive search company engaged in the sourcing and referral of college graduates and professionals in the fields of Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Web & Programming, HR & Admin, Behavioral Science, Arts and related fields.
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
2 years
Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
Gender:
Any
Number of vacancies:
3

Job Description

B. Duties and Responsibilities

% Weights Duty Statements

Security Assessment: Conduct regular security
assessments and vulnerability testing of the bank’s
systems and networks. Identify and analyze potential
security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Incident Response: Monitor and respond to security
incidents, breaches, and alerts. Develop and implement
incident response plans to minimize damage from
security incidents.
Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions for
bank staff on security best practices and awareness.
Develop materials to promote a culture of cybersecurity
within the organization.
Network Security: Implement and maintain firewalls,
intrusion detection systems, and other security
technologies. Monitor network traffic for suspicious
activity and investigate potential threats.
Data Protection: Ensure that sensitive customer and
financial data is adequately protected and encrypted.
Conduct regular audits of data access and usage.
Collaboration: Work closely with IT and operations
teams to integrate security measures into banking systems
and processes. Liaise with external vendors and
regulatory bodies regarding cybersecurity matters.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest
cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
Recommend enhancements to security protocols and
infrastructure.

E. Qualification Standard
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information
Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Work Experience:  Experience in cybersecurity, preferably in the

financial services sector.
Training Requirements:  Foundational courses

 Advance cyber security training
 Security certifications (CompTIA Security+,
CISSP)

Competencies Required:  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
 Knowledge of security frameworks and best
practices.
 Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal.
 Familiarity with security tools and technologies
(e.g., SIEM, antivirus software, encryption
methods).

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