As a IT Security Specialist, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our core banking system and technology stack against evolving cyber threats. Your role is crucial to ensure the security and integrity of our banking applications and data. Join our team and play a pivotal role in protecting our financial systems, using technology standards widely recognized in the industry.

Your role & responsibilities

1. Security Management

Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect our core banking system and technology stack, which includes components aligned with industry-leading core banking solutions and best practices.
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and breaches, ensuring adherence to market-standard cybersecurity protocols.
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing in line with market standards.
Collaborate with the IT team to ensure that security best practices are followed, consistent with widely recognized industry standards.

2. Policy and Compliance

Ensure compliance with banking regulations and cybersecurity standards, while assisting in the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, in alignment with industry norms.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry security standards, market best practices, and widely recognized frameworks.

3. Incident Response

Develop and execute incident response plans to handle security incidents effectively, following industry-accepted incident response methodologies.
Investigate security incidents, document findings, and recommend preventive measures based on industry-standard practices.

Your skills & qualifications

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and tools in line with widely recognized industry standards.
Experience in conducting security assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing using industry-standard methodologies.
Familiarity with industry-specific compliance and regulations, with a focus on adhering to widely recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
Proficiency in security incident handling and investigation, following widely accepted incident response procedures.
Knowledge of widely recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or their equivalents.
Understanding of encryption protocols, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and network security concepts consistent with market standards.
Familiarity with modern authentication methods, access control, and identity and access management practices, in alignment with market-standard security measures.
Ability to learn with an overall course average of good or above for Fresher level.