IT Security Officer (Cybersecurity)

About the role

The IT Security Officer will join a high‑performing team delivering complex cyber‑security solutions. You will act as the first line of defence, managing day‑to‑day security risks throughout the System Development Lifecycle and supporting Vulnerability Management, Data Protection, or Governance, Risk and Compliance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor the current threat landscape and emerging cyber‑security events.
• Develop and deploy security hardening guidelines based on industry best practices.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation with vendors.
• Propose and enforce mitigation measures for failing controls or identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with Patch Managers and Engineers to ensure timely system patching.
• Manage vendor and business‑associate security assessments and vulnerability assessments/penetration testing.
• Develop security frameworks, policies, and procedures to protect information systems.
• Educate project teams on security frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Validate the effectiveness of security measures post‑implementation and maintain operational documentation.

Required profile

• Relevant diploma or degree in Information Technology or Cyber Security.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT or cyber‑security roles.
• Professional certifications such as RHCE, MCSE, ISACA CISA, or ISC2 SSCP are advantageous.
• Experience administering and hardening Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong technical understanding of IT security controls.

Required skills

• Microsoft Windows
• Linux