IT Security Consultant - #1724

Job Description

• Vulnerability Management- Assist in vulnerability scanning and assessments to identify security weaknesses within the client’s environment.

• Help prioritize and track remediation efforts based on the severity and impact of vulnerabilities.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that identified vulnerabilities are mitigated in a timely manner.

• Provide regular vulnerability reports and updates to the Senior IT Security Manager.

• Firewall Rules Review and Management- Support the periodic review of firewall rules to ensure proper access control and network segmentation.

• Work closely with network and infrastructure teams to assess and adjust firewall configurations as needed to enhance security.

• Assist in ensuring that firewall rules comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Audit Support- Assist in preparing for and supporting internal and external security audits.

• Provide documentation, logs, and reports to auditors and ensure timely responses to audit requests.

• Help track and resolve audit findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented to meet compliance requirements.

• Support the maintenance of audit trails for critical security events and activities.

• Identity and Access Management (ID Validation)- Assist with user identity validation processes, ensuring proper authentication mechanisms are in place.

• Support the enforcement of access control policies to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data and systems.

• Help monitor and audit user access rights, ensuring they align with role-based access controls and least privilege principles.

• Security Awareness Training- Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness training programs for client employees and internal teams.

• Help create educational materials to raise awareness about common cybersecurity threats (e.g., phishing, social engineering).

• Track training progress and ensure all employees are regularly updated on security best practices.

• Support client-facing initiatives to promote a culture of cybersecurity within the organization.

• Security Advisory Support- Provide support for security advisory services by gathering information on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

• Assist the Senior IT Security Manager in providing recommendations for mitigating risks associated with new and emerging security threats.

• Help maintain a repository of security advisories, updates, and patches, ensuring timely distribution to relevant stakeholders.