Security Test Engineer at Tizeti Network Limited

Job Brief

• The Security Test Engineer will be responsible for analysing 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 cybersecurity system and maintaining an IT security infrastructure for the organization.

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

• BSc in Computer Science or related field
• 3-4 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
• Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems