Job Description: Cybersecurity Specialist

Position: Cybersecurity Specialist

Location: Lahore

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience Level: Senior-Level

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard our organization’s digital infrastructure, networks, and sensitive information. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating cyber threats, and the ability to implement and maintain security protocols that align with best practices and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Threat Management:
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, threats, and incidents.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and penetration tests.
• Develop mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Security Infrastructure:
• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and anti-malware tools.
• Ensure endpoint protection and manage security patches for all systems.
• Incident Response:
• Investigate and respond to security breaches or incidents.
• Document and report findings, providing recommendations for prevention.
• Policy Development and Compliance:
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Training and Awareness:
• Conduct cybersecurity training for employees.
• Promote awareness of best practices to minimize human error vulnerabilities.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure security measures align with business goals.
• Communicate technical concepts and security risks effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CompTIA Security+
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Familiarity with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Strong knowledge of network security, encryption protocols, and authentication systems.
• Experience:
• “5+ years in cybersecurity roles.”
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay current with evolving cybersecurity trends and threats.