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  • Posted: Jun 17, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market: Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined.
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    Cyber Security Engineer

    Department: Compliance & Data Protection
    Status: Full-Time, Exempt
    Reports to: Compliance & Data Protection Officer

    Description

    • We are looking to hire a Cyber Security Engineer with an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cyber security methodologies. Cyber Security Engineers are expected to have a meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.
    • The Cyber Security Engineer must display an excellent understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy and Security Audits. Top candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, security problems and troubleshooting of the network.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Engineer, plan, implement, manage, monitor and upgrade security measures for the protection of the Company’s data, computer systems, networks, applications, cloud and information.
    • Identify and define system security requirements; including identifying threats and developing suitable defense measures; evaluate system changes for security implications
    • Design security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs
    • Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
    • Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
    • Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities
    • Enable appropriate security controls to ensure the Company’s data and infrastructure are adequately protected
    • Develop technical solutions and high-level security tools to respond to security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks for continuous protection
    • Ensure timely reporting of breach and security incidents to Compliance & Data Protection Officer (C&DPO) and management;
    • Work closely and collaboratively with other members of the Compliance & Data Protection department as well as the Technology & Engineering department to respond in a timely manner to all system and network security breaches
    • Monitor and investigate security breaches; manage and lead security incident response efforts; observe and respond to Intrusion Detection System cues and anti-virus alerts.
    • Monitor Company departments to identify any behavioral risks and security threat areas; working with the C&DPO in developing policies to ensure Company-wide culture of security.
    • Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement
    • Perform regular Cyber security audits with recommendations for improvements
    • Be involved in implementing any privacy by design systems and reporting to the C&DPO
    • Train and drive security awareness and implementation across the organization
    • Stay informed and up to date with current news and global trends in cyber security

    Qualifications
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    • Proven work experience as a System Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer
    • Experience in building and maintaining security systems
    • Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security
    • Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, penetration testing etc
    • Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
    • Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
    • Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
    • Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm demeanor
    • Excellent skills in written and oral communication
    • Cross-cultural competency; ability to work with a diverse, global team
    • English fluency; fluency in French is a plus
    • Ability to learn in a fast-paced work environment
    • Ability to coordinate and manage tasks and processes with minimal supervision
    • Strong sense of responsibility with keen attention to details
    • Good communication skills

    Education, Experience & Certifications:

    • B.S or M.S degree in Computer Science and/or related field
    • 3 years minimum; 5+ years preferred work experience in the field of cyber security
    • Preferred experience in conducting audits to ensure no cyber security breaches
    • Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, swiftly changing entrepreneurial environment; experience in a biotech start up, or rapidly growing companies, preferred
    • Experience working in a company based in multiple locations; global experience preferred

    Other:

    • Authorization to work in the Nigeria, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom
    • Must live in one of the locations listed above
    • Valid international travel documentation
    • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

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