Security Test Engineer at Tezza Business Solutions Ltd

Job Description

• The Security Test Engineer will be responsible for analyzing software designs and implementations from a security perspective and identifying and resolving security issues. 
• This will include using appropriate security analysis, defences and countermeasures at each phase of the software development lifecycle, to result in robust and reliable software. 
• The incumbent of the role will also be responsible for building digital security protocols, operating a cyber security system and maintaining an IT security infrastructure for the organization. 
• The incumbent of this role will be assigned to our client in the telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities

• Implement, test and operate advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture.
• Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security
• Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise.
• Provide engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to all levels of the architecture.
• Maintain technical documentation.
• Consult team members on secure coding practices.
• Develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices.
• Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
• Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
• Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions. 
• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures. 
• Plan, develop, implement and update company’s information security strategy.
• Educate and train staff on information system security best practices.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc in Computer Science or related field.
• 2 - 5 years proven work experience as a software security engineer or related roles.
• Detailed technical knowledge of techniques, standards and state-of-the art capabilities for authentication and authorization, applied cryptography, security vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Software development experience in one of the following core languages: Ruby on Rails, Java, Javascript and .NET.
• Adequate knowledge of web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services and Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols.
• Interest in all aspects of security research and development.
• Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems
• Extensive knowledge of operating system and database security.
• Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions.
• Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems and intrusion detection and notification systems
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles.