Job Purpose
The Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring network and systems, identifying security threats, analyzing, reporting, and correcting the threats and recommending specific measures that will improve the company’s overall security.
Reports to: Managing Director
Key Responsibilities
Implement, test, and operate security software, tools, and techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture.
Perform on-going security testing and code review to uncover vulnerabilities.
Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standards.
Provide secure engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Contribute to all levels of the architecture of proposed and existing software.
Maintain technical documentation of application security, assessments, and remediation.
Consult team members and peers on secure coding practices.
Document security breaches and assess the impact.
Develop company-wide best practices for IT security.
Investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents.
Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
Perform penetration testing on applications.
Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.
Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
Stay current on IT security trends and news.
Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards.
Academic Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or Degree in Computer Science or related field and relevant certifications
At Least 3-5 years’ work experience as a software security engineer
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: PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript
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.
Competencies and Attributes/Skills
Creative and innovative
Attentive to detail.
Analytical Skills.
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Problem solving skills.
Great team working skills.
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their updated CV and cover letter (indicating why you feel you would be a good fit) with a day –time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Security Analyst on the Subject line.Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.
Apply via :
jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com
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