cyber security consultant

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm

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 Role Objective
 
 
 
 The Firm is seeking to recruit bright and passionate individuals (Consultant) who have relevant work experience and skills in IT Consulting. The role will primarily involve executing or managing client engagements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Desired profile:
 
 
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 2-4+ years&rsquo; experience in Information Security and related functions such as ISO 27001, NESA, ISR, NIST CSF and Cybersecurity Risk Management
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 Qualification &ndash; BE, CA, MBA (desirable)
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 Certifications (desirable) &ndash; CISSP, PMP, ISO 27001
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 Implementation experience of various security technology such as PIM, DLP and IDM.
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 Knowledge and experience in the areas of one or more Operating Systems, Databases maintenance, hardening, testing and security management.
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 Understanding and knowledge of network and networking components including maintenance, hardening, testing and security management.
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 Vulnerability assessment of System and Physical infrastructure including penetration testing of networks and web applications using third party &amp; open source tools.
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 Experience in the areas of establishing procedures and policies for the design, installation and commissioning of the Systems infrastructure.
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 Industry domain knowledge from BFSI, Capital markets, telecom, IT/ITES, Service etc. would be an added advantage
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 Excellent knowledge of Information Security technologies and methodologies particularly, including for example web server security / firewalls / networks / encryption / PKI / TCP/IP / UNIX / Windows etc.
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 Knowledge in one or more scripting language like perl/php/python/bash OR one or more programming languages like C/C++/Java
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 Strong knowledge and experience in ISMS/BCMS implementation would be an added advantage
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 Experience of information security standards such as: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, GDPRl ,ITIL, COBIT would be an added advantage
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 Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications
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 Key Personal Attributes
 
 
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 Client facing experience is desirable and added advantage
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 Interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships
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 Ability to communicate technical risk issues effectively, to customers who may, at times, have a non-technical background
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 Ability to write technical reports, detailed presentations and documentation
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 Demonstrated understanding of the importance of business ethics
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 Sound job administration skills
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 Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner
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Cyber Security Consultant

OSOS

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 At
 
 OSOS
 
 , we help businesses thrive through technology. As a trusted IT partner, we deliver ERP and Business Support Solutions across
 
 SaaS, cloud, and on‑premises environments
 
 , designed to meet both today&rsquo;s needs and tomorrow&rsquo;s opportunities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Vision
 
 is to shape the future with intelligent and robust digital business platforms.
 
 
 
 Our Mission
 
 is to drive innovation, foster a culture of excellence, and create Next Generation agentic solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital era. Through relentless research, development, and collaboration, we aim to deliver state-of-art business platforms and transformative technologies.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Lead or Senior Functional Consultant &ndash; Student Information System (SIS)
 
 to join our team. In this role, you will lead the consulting and implementation of Student Information Systems for OSOS's valued customers worldwide, tailored to their operational and business needs. The Lead Functional Consultant will manage end-to-end Student Information System implementations, including requirements gathering, system configuration and customization, data migration, user training, testing, go-live support, and post-implementation assistance. You will also collaborate with the presales and support teams and work closely with the Product Owner to identify enhancement and optimization opportunities within the Student Information System. Additionally, you will mentor junior consultants and provide thought leadership in the SIS domain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Solution Leadership &amp; Delivery
 
 
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 Lead
 
 SIS demonstrations, discovery workshops, and requirements gathering
 
 sessions with stakeholders.
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 Translate business needs into
 
 functional designs, user stories, and solution specifications
 
 aligned with best practices.
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 Oversee the implementation of core SIS modules, including:
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 Admissions
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 Enrollment
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 Attendance
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 Grades &amp; Assessments
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 Timetabling
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 Student Support Services
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 Reporting &amp; Analytics
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 End-to-End Project Management
 
 
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 Manage the
 
 full project lifecycle
 
 , including:
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 System configuration
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 Data migration
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 Integration with external systems
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 Testing (SIT/UAT)
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 User training and onboarding
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 Go-live and post-implementation support (hypercare)
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 Ensure successful delivery within scope, timeline, and quality standards
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 Adoption, Performance &amp; Continuous Improvement
 
 
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 Drive
 
 user adoption and change management initiatives
 
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 Monitor system performance and identify areas for
 
 optimization and enhancement
 
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 Continuously improve processes to ensure the SIS evolves with business needs
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 Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration
 
 
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 Mentor and guide
 
 junior functional consultants
 
 , building capability and ensuring delivery excellence
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 Collaborate closely with:
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 Presales (solutioning and demos)
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 Product teams (roadmap and enhancements)
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 Technical teams (integration and customization)
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 Support teams (post-go-live stability)
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 Documentation &amp; Stakeholder Communication
 
 
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 Develop high-quality documentation, including:
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 Business process maps
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 Functional specifications
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 User stories and acceptance criteria
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 Present insights, solutions, and recommendations to stakeholders
 
 at all organizational levels
 
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 Mobility
 
 
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 Travel as required to support
 
 project delivery, client engagement, and workshops
 
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 Domain Knowledge &amp; Expertise
 
 
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 Strong understanding of
 
 Student Information System (SIS) workflows
 
 , academic operations, and regulatory frameworks
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 In-depth experience in:
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 Student data management
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 Enrollment lifecycle
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 Grading &amp; assessments
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 Scheduling &amp; timetabling
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 Attendance tracking and reporting
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 Familiarity with
 
 SIS deployment models
 
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 SaaS
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 Cloud-based
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 On-premises
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 Knowledge of integrations with enterprise systems such as:
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 Learning Management Systems (LMS)
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 Finance systems
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 HR systems
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 Understanding of best practices in:
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 Data migration
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 System configuration
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 Customization within SIS environments
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 AI Awareness &amp; Digital Enablement
 
 
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 Stay informed on
 
 emerging AI technologies
 
 and their impact on enterprise and SIS solutions
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 Identify opportunities to enhance processes through
 
 AI-driven tools and automation
 
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 Leverage AI to improve:
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 Efficiency
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 Productivity
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 Process optimization
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 Decision-making
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 Ensure
 
 responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI
 
 across business processes
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 Participate in AI training initiatives and contribute to
 
 organizational AI capability development
 
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 Collaborate cross-functionally to embed
 
 AI insights into solution design and delivery
 
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 Core Competencies (Soft Skills)
 
 
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 Excellent
 
 communication and presentation skills
 
 with strong stakeholder engagement capability
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 Proven
 
 leadership and mentoring skills
 
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 Strong
 
 analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
 
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 Proficiency in
 
 business process modeling
 
 (BPMN, Use Cases, flow diagrams)
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 Ability to
 
 manage expectations, negotiate, and drive alignment
 
 across teams
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 Detail-oriented with strong
 
 documentation and requirements management skills
 
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 Experience
 
 
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 7+ years of hands-on experience in Student Information System (SIS) implementation or consulting.
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 At least 2 years of experience in a lead or senior consultant role overseeing SIS projects.
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 Successful completion of 3&ndash;5 full end-to-end SIS implementation lifecycles.
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 Exposure to ERP-integrated student information solutions and cross-module functionality.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Certifications
 
 
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 Bachelor of Computer Science/ Software Eng. / IT
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 Business Analysis Certification (CBAP) is a plus.
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 SIS/Edtech specific certifications are a plus.
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