SENIOR CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER job from Dialog Axiata PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka

IT-Hardware / Networking IT-Software / Internet Senior Management / Directors Telecommunications

The Job
The position holder will have an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cyber security methodologies. The position holder is expected to have a meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.
 
To ensure success, the position holder must display an excellent understanding of technology infrastructures and a subject matter expert using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, Web Application Firewall, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), PUM (Privilege Use Management), CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) and SIEM. Top candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, security problems and troubleshooting of the network.
 

• Operationalize security solutions handed over by design and architecture teams by implementing the same.
• sure all cyber security systems deployment issues are resolved as per TOR’s (Terms of Reference) HLD’s (High Level Designs) and LLD’s (low level designs)
• Assist line management in strategies on solutions and effectiveness of the production systems
• Reviewing information feeds & reports to ensure quality and accuracy of events triggered
• Responsible for troubleshooting any agent software issues from a network perspective.
• Work with other teams to configure security policies on systems.
• Monitor the Key risk indicators (KRI’s) Key Performance indicators (KPI’s) of security monitoring team performance.
•  Assist in preparing RFP’s and product evaluations and recommendations on implementation of products and services for systems and network security.
• Research for new and improved solution that is cost effective and efficient for use in Dialog and share the knowledge with Axiata cyber security group.
• Tracks project activity and represents cyber security interests in ongoing projects .
• Escalates anomalies in security solution performance as per set guidelines and take appropriate actions to mitigate any incidents.
• Be a subject matter expert in the cross functional CIRT team

 
The Person

• Degree in Information security/ IT/Telecommunication from a recognised university/institute and minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar capacity
• Strong skills in blueteam activities preferabaly form a SOC environment and having hand on experience in conducting network-based threat and vulnerability assessments,
• Knowledge of perimeter security is an advantage for this position
• Information security related certifications and product specific certifications LPT, CHFI, CEH, CompTIA,  ITIL and CCNA Cybercops, preferred
• Product specific certifications CCNA/CCNP, MCSE,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in cyber security incident management.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good relationship management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing priorities
• Ability to evaluate and manage risk
• Ability to manage several unrelated efforts simultaneously
• Ability to negotiate resolutions of conflicting security and business objectives
• Strong understanding of information security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities and controls
• Real-world hands-on experience
• Unquestionable integrity
• Teamwork orientation
• Demonstrated perspective and good judgment
• Willingness to assume responsibility and ownership
• Personal initiative and strong personal work ethic
• Ability to work independently
• Professional poise and presence