IT System Administrator Engineer at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Reporting to: Head of Cyber Security
Contract Type: Fixed Term Consultant
Duration: 3 to 6 months

Responsibilities

• As per the planned to always meet the SLA, Execute patching, Remediate vulnerabilities, Ensure anti-malware operate effectively.
• Review configurations of firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and all other security toolsets in order to ensure optimal functionality thereof.
• Appropriately detect and inform and advise management on incidents and incident prevention mechanisms.
• Participate in security incident investigations and determining the cause of the incident.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of common attack vectors, common security exploits, and countermeasures.
• Ensure skill transfer for staff development, motivation and business continuity where required.
• Facilitate cyber-related audits to ensure correct governance over the use of technology and the protection of data, including controls to meet audit requirements such as access management, network security, cyber hygiene controls, cyber defense etc.

Main Key Deliverables include

• Execution of Remediation of vulnerabilities at an accelerated pace.
• System Patching, Operating Systems, Databases, Applications.
• Vulnerabilities per SLA requirements.
• Version upgrades (Operating Systems, Database, Applications)
• Anti-Malware deployment to achieve target coverage.
• Remediation of finding in the Penetration Test Report.
• Cyber Security Baseline evidences collections
• Hardening of systems as per Company Requirements
• Fresh system installation
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (All distributions), Unix
• Database: Oracle, MS SQL Server, Postgres
• Application
• Forensic data collection
• System and Network troubleshooting using specific tools
• General Cyber Security Operations:
  • Defence
  • Prevent
  • Incident Response.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Must have a 4 year Degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Cyber Security or related qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in an ICT environment specifically pertaining in Cyber Security concepts and technologies. (Experience in telecommunication GSM networks will be an added advantage).
• Knowledge of common information technology management/compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and privacy requirements, such as GDPR.
• Proven experience managing and operating multiple security programs, projects, and initiatives.
• An ability to think strategically and drive change.
• A deep understanding of cyber security risks and mitigating solutions.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience on Proxy / Websense / technologies.
• Good knowledge and hands-on of VMWare technologies.
• Windows, UNIX, Solaris and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Windows Sever and Active Directory including Local and Group Policy, Security hardening and Remediation
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LDAP Ц Must Manage Active Directory Domain Controllers, Create and modify Active Directory and Group Policy
• Knowledge Forests, Domains, Trusts.
• Install, manage and troubleshoot Microsoft and Linux/Unix systems.
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well Monthly weekend maintenance and Patching CRQ.
• Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.
• Help with hardware activities.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting.
• 24 X 7 Support (Open for Nights shift Rotation basis)
• Assisting implementation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards across the Company _.
• Supporting implementation and maintenance of compliance with PCIDSS standard across the Company.
• Performing risk assessments to identify key risks and working with the related teams to determine appropriate risk treatment actions and plans.
• Tracking the risk mitigation actions and corrective action plans .
• Implement and deliver presentations communicating risks mitigated, and the potential impacts of unmitigated risks to management.
• Good knowledge of common forensics tools.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Responsive to reasonable to the Company stakeholder, supplier, peer, and line management requests.
• Attention to detail given that your inputs and deliverables are subject to quality reviews before being submitted to the Company stakeholders
• Do things right the first time.
• Has demonstrated the ability to work well with others, a high-performance teamwork ethic.
• Keep a positive attitude even when under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and Team player - the ability to balance conflicting interests with customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills ideally used in international environments.
• Ability to work with ambitious timelines in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Persistence, goal-oriented style of working.

Salary

• Very Attractive.