Security Specialist

Location - Qatar(1) Urgent

Security Specialist Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum experience - 4 Years

Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks
Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans
Act on privacy breaches and malware threats
Serve as a security expert and conduct trainings when needed
Draft policies and guidelines
Proven experience as a Computer Security Specialist
Programming skills are preferred (e.g. knowledge of C++, PHP languages)
Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies
Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g. TippingPoint)
Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g. SSL/ TLS)
An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
Outstanding communication and organization skills
Decision-making skills
Analyze and establish security requirements for your systems/networks
Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction
Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software, patch management systems, etc.
Define access privileges, control structures and resources
Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments
Identify abnormalities and report violations
Oversee and monitor routine security administration
Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols
Train fellow employees in security awareness, protocols and procedures
Design and conduct security audits to ensure operational security
Respond immediately to security incidents and provide post-incident analysis
Research and recommend security upgrades
Provide technical advice to developers regarding various security vulnerabilities like
SQL Injection, XSS (Cross Site Scripting),Source Code Revelation,Remote File Inclusion,Session Hijacking,Cross Site Request Forgery