IT Security Specialist

Key Responsibilities• Execute daily cybersecurity operational tasks, maintaining adherence to established security policies and operational risk management frameworks.• Perform routine maintenance and support for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components and systems.• Verify that technical implementations and proposed service changes comply with existing security policies and regulatory standards.• Identify and report potential cyber risks to senior team members during implementation and daily operations.• Maintain and perform routine configuration and patching of various security tools and solutions (e.g., vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM).• Monitor the health, performance, and log data generated by security controls.• Monitor security consoles and alerts, assessing, and escalating potential security risks and threats to the appropriate team lead.• Assist in the initial containment and triage of security incidents following established incident response procedures.• Conduct scheduled vulnerability assessments using established tools and document findings for review and remediation planning.• Support security testing activities (e.g., penetration tests) and apply practical security best practice guidance during system configuration.• Work with internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation and data to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.• Assist in addressing identified audit gaps and implementing corrective actions.• Produce clear, concise technical reports detailing monitoring activity, security tool status, and incident support efforts.• Maintains current knowledge of security threats, attack vectors, and evolving security technologies.• Performs other related operational security duties as assigned.Requirements2-5 years’ experience in IT Security field in the payments or banking sector or any related areas.• A bachelor’s or master’s degree and Science in Information Security, Computer DegreeScience, Engineering, or any related field.Essential skillsPromote and increase security awareness.Self-motivated must have initiative and ability to work with a team.Strong technical documentation skills Certification in a specific security frameworkStrong knowledge in Security systems.Outstanding technical research and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills that frequently work with other employees to identify risks and prevent future incidentsExcellent organizational and time management skills.Desired skills:Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical personnel.Excellent in project management skills including ability to organize time and work on multiple tasks and follow-upAn analytical mind and a keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.