Cyber Security Engineer at 54gene

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