Cyber Security Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures for cloud-based payment platforms.
• Manage and configure SIEM systems for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Deploy and maintain CrowdStrike for endpoint protection in macOS and AWS environments.
• Monitor and analyze logs from Elasticsearch, CloudWatch, and other sources to detect security anomalies.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for security incidents and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Development, and QA teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on APIs and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and Zero Trust principles.
• Provide security training and awareness sessions to internal teams.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, focusing on cloud architectures.
• Expertise in SIEM systems, including configuration, monitoring, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike for endpoint security and malware prevention.
• Strong knowledge of AWS security services (IAM, Security Hub, CloudTrail, etc.).
• Familiarity with log monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Elasticsearch, OpenTelemetry, etc.).
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR for FinTech platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.