TQUKI0512_5559 – Cyber Security Specialist
Job Type: Permanent
Work Mode: Remote
Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist
Job Purpose:
TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and solutions company delivering innovative, scalable, and secure solutions across diverse industry sectors. Leveraging deep technicalexpertiseand industry best practices, we help organizations protect their digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and build resilientcybersecurityframeworks.
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to safeguard systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. The ideal candidate willbe responsible fordesigning, implementing, andmaintainingrobust security measures while proactivelyidentifyingvulnerabilities and responding to security incidents.
Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities):
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise-widecybersecuritystrategies and frameworks.
- Monitor networks, systems, and applications for security threats and suspicious activities.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
- Identifysecurity gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
- Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, and DLP systems.
- Conduct security audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments.
- Respond to security incidents, breaches, andcyberattacks, including root cause analysis.
- Develop andmaintainincident response and disaster recovery plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI-DSS, etc).
- Manage identity and access management (IAM), including authentication and authorization controls.
- Implement data protection strategies including encryption, tokenization, and key management.
- Secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
- Conduct security awareness training and promotecybersecuritybest practices.
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and development teams to integrate security into SDLC (DevSecOps).
- Perform log analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigations.
- Configure andmaintainendpoint security and network security solutions.
- Ensure patch management and system hardening across environments.
- Evaluate emerging threats and implement proactivedefensemechanisms.
- Develop andmaintainsecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support third-party risk assessments and vendor security evaluations.
- Conduct application security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA).
- Ensure secure API andmicroservicesarchitecture.
- Manage backup, recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Stay updated with evolving cyber threats, tools, and technologies.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed
(The candidate mustdemonstratethese in all stages of assessment)
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5-8+ years of experience incybersecurityor information security roles.
- Strong understanding ofcybersecurityframeworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR.
- Experience in vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
- Knowledge of penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap).
- Strong understanding of network security (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, proxies).
- Experience with cloud security (AWS Security Hub, Azure SecurityCenter, GCPSecurity).
- Expertisein identity and access management (IAM, SSO, MFA, RBAC).
- Strong knowledge of encryption protocols and cryptographic standards.
- Experience with endpoint and mobile security solutions.
- Familiarity with DevSecOpspractices and CI/CD pipeline security.
- Knowledge of scripting/programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or C++).
- Experience with operating systems security (Windows, Linux, Unix).
- Strong understanding of database security and data protection.
- Experience with security compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Familiarity with container andKubernetessecurity.
- Experience in log analysis, threat intelligence, and threatmodeling.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and security frameworks.
- Understanding of malware analysis and reverse engineering concepts.
Other Key Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communicationand stakeholder engagement skills
- High attention to detail and risk awareness
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents
- Proactive and security-firstmindset
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination
- Ethicalmindsetwith high integrity and confidentiality
- Continuous learning and adaptability to evolving threats
- Ability to train and mentor junior team members
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or above in the UK or equivalent.
(Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalentishighly desirable.)
Salary: GBP49,000to59,000 per annum (aligned with experience level)
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