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Information Security Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a skilled Information Security Engineer to join their growing team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending the benefits of remote flexibility with occasional in-office collaboration. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions to protect the organization's IT infrastructure and data. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in cybersecurity and a proactive approach to threat mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection.
- Monitor network traffic and system logs for security breaches and anomalous activity.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and recommend remediation actions.
- Provide security awareness training to employees.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and applications.
- Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security engineering.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common security vulnerabilities.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and vulnerability scanners.
- Familiarity with cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, or CEH are a plus.
This position is based in **Malindi, Kilifi, KE**, offering a hybrid work model for optimal work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection.
- Monitor network traffic and system logs for security breaches and anomalous activity.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and recommend remediation actions.
- Provide security awareness training to employees.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and applications.
- Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security engineering.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common security vulnerabilities.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and vulnerability scanners.
- Familiarity with cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, or CEH are a plus.
This position is based in **Malindi, Kilifi, KE**, offering a hybrid work model for optimal work-life balance.
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Information Security Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a talented and dedicated Information Security Engineer to join their fully remote, cutting-edge technology team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure and sensitive data. As an Information Security Engineer, you will be at the forefront of identifying potential vulnerabilities, developing robust defense mechanisms, and responding to emerging cyber threats. This position offers the flexibility of a remote-first work environment, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will play a key role in architecting secure networks, configuring security devices, and automating security processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. A comprehensive understanding of cloud security, application security, and data loss prevention is essential. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the technology stack. This includes conducting security reviews of new projects, performing risk assessments, and developing remediation plans. You will also be responsible for maintaining security documentation, staying abreast of the latest threat intelligence, and participating in security audits. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to advance their career in information security within a progressive and globally distributed organization. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for continuous learning in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Your contributions will directly impact the resilience and integrity of our client's digital operations. We are looking for individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess excellent communication skills to articulate security strategies and recommendations. This role emphasizes hands-on experience with security technologies and a strategic mindset to address complex security challenges.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.
- Develop and automate security procedures and workflows.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, providing timely and effective resolution.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure coding practices and system configurations.
- Monitor security alerts and logs to detect and prevent potential threats.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and standards.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Contribute to the overall security strategy and roadmap.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Significant experience as an Information Security Engineer or similar technical security role.
- Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and endpoint protection.
- Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Experience with SIEM tools and security analytics platforms.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CCSE are highly desirable.
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Information Security Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Information Security Engineer to join their robust, fully remote security team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure and data. You will be responsible for developing and deploying security tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and performing penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. Your responsibilities will include developing and enforcing security policies, responding to security incidents, and providing technical guidance on security best practices. You will also be involved in security architecture reviews and ensuring compliance with relevant security standards. This position requires a proactive approach to threat detection and prevention, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment. You should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a distributed team. Staying current with the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies is essential. This is a prime opportunity to contribute your expertise to a leading organization, enhancing its security posture and protecting its valuable assets. We value a passion for cybersecurity, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to engineer secure solutions that withstand evolving threats. Your technical prowess will be key in safeguarding our client's digital landscape.
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