IT Security Officer (ITSO)

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain IT security policies and action plans, reviewing them at least

annually or as required by the Customer.

Evaluate and recommend IT security products and solutions for implementation

within the Customer's IT infrastructure.

Implement and manage risk assessment methodologies, ensuring compliance with

relevant service management requirements and industry standards.

Develop and implement security management frameworks and governance

structures as required by the Customer.

Establish and manage IT Security Incident Management processes, including

detection, response, and handling of security incidents according to Customer

guidelines.

Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to resolve IT security incidents

effectively.

Participate in and contribute to industry-wide IT security incident response

simulations and technical assessment exercises.

Conduct forensic investigations when required, including secure disk image

acquisition and analysis within specified timeframes.

Monitor, analyse, and report on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and

solutions relevant to Customer's IT infrastructure.

Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders to highlight security issues and

propose improvements to the Customer's IT infrastructure.

Liaise and coordinate with external suppliers, security organisations, and the

Government on IT security matters related to the Customer's infrastructure.

Perform additional activities as necessary to secure the Customer's IT

infrastructure.

Review and follow up on security reports generated from central security tools,

providing timely updates to the Customer.

Manage the inventory of IT assets to be monitored by central security tools, ensuring

compliance and proper onboarding of servers, networks, and databases.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a

related field

Minimum 7 years of Relevant experience in IT security, with a focus on infrastructure

security

Strong understanding of information security principles, best practices, and

relevant regulations

Experience with a range of security tools and technologies

Familiarity with forensic investigation techniques and tools

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

Experience in liaising with external partners and suppliers on security matters

Desired Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)