Junior IT Security Specialist

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to support the research, design, procurement, implementation, operationalization, and optimization of new and revamp of the cybersecurity solutions.
• Participate in the system development lifecycle (SDLC), such as architecture and infrastructure design, technical requirement and operation documentation, technical and user testing, user training, maintenance and support.
• Participate in system integration developments and administer, support and troubleshoot cybersecurity Systems.
• Develop, maintain and fine-tune system operating procedures, including back-up & disaster recovery, vulnerability, update & patch management, system maintenance and monitoring and audit.
• Identify and mitigate security-related incidents, perform vulnerability assessments, support penetration tests, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Work closely with technical vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are addressed and security solutions are implemented effectively.
• Collaborate closely with IT and business users to ensure successful enablement of cybersecurity solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in IT security and make recommendations for their adoptions.

Requirements

• Bachelors or above degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• At least 0-4 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, operations, solution implementations, or related technology projects.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for senior specialist/manager roles.
• Proven experience in implementing cybersecurity solutions, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Secret Management Tools.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISP, or CISA, are highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of IT security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Strong understanding of computer systems, including operating systems, databases, network, infrastructure, and cloud computing.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to understand, visualize, analyse, and resolve difficult issues.

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