IT Support & Cyber Security Exective

Job Description – IT Support & Cyber Security ExecutiveOverview

We are seeking an IT Support & Cyber Security Executive with at least one year of experience to support day-to-day IT operations while ensuring adherence to security best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of secure coding standards, cybersecurity principles, DevSecOps tools, and IT support fundamentals.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, OWASP standards, and application security testing.
• Experience working with DevSecOps tools, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE, DREAD, PASTA.
• Understanding of network security fundamentals, including firewalls, segmentation, and access control mechanisms.
• Ability to manage cybersecurity and general IT operations, including end-user support, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and secure development workflows.
• Good documentation, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Secure SDLC practices across development teams.
• Ensure cybersecurity and privacy checks are integrated into every feature and change review.
• Maintain strict version control, code integrity, and audit trails.
• Conduct and supervise SAST/DAST/SCA scans and follow up on timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Lead or participate in manual code reviews for high-risk or sensitive modules.
• Coordinate application penetration testing activities with third-party security specialists.
• Ensure that threat modeling and secure design principles are incorporated during system and application architecture.
• Maintain a secure, access-controlled, segmented development environment.
• Provide secure coding training, awareness sessions, and guidelines to development teams.
• Ensure Separation of Duties (SoD) and appropriate Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) across systems.
• Assist in incident response by providing logs, code-level evidence, and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with international product security and governance standards.
• Provide IT support services, including troubleshooting, system configuration, user management, and routine maintenance.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of network and endpoint security tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in IT support, cybersecurity, application security, or DevSecOps.
• Basic understanding of secure development practices, OWASP Top 10, and application security concepts.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, switching).
• Familiarity with security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, antivirus/EDR, and SIEM solutions.
• Experience with Windows/Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Relevant certifications (preferred but not mandatory):
• Security+, CEH, CSCU, Microsoft Security Fundamentals, or CCNA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs60,000.00 - Rs75,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Islamabad: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Your Current Salary?
• Expected Salary?
• Notice Period in Current Organization?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• IT support, cybersecurity, application security: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person