Cyber Security Specialist

We are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance and manage our security operations with a focus on SIEM systems and endpoint protection using CrowdStrike and other security controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures for cloud-native payment platforms.

• Manage and configure SIEM systems for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

• Deploy and maintain CrowdStrike endpoint protection to safeguard macOS devices and AWS environments.

• Monitor and analyze logs from Elasticsearch, CloudWatch, and other sources to detect security anomalies.

• Conduct root cause analysis on security incidents and provide actionable mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with DevOps, development and QA teams to integrate security measures into CI/CD pipelines.

• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on APIs and cloud infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS, GDPR, and zero-trust security principles.

• Conduct security awareness training sessions for internal teams.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a focus on cloud-native architectures.

• Expertise in SIEM systems, including configuration, monitoring, and incident response.

• Strong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike for endpoint protection and malware prevention.

• Knowledge of AWS security services, including IAM, Security Hub, and CloudTrail.

• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Elasticsearch, and OpenTelemetry.

• Experience in PCI DSS, GDPR, and other compliance standards for fintech platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to mitigating risks.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with incident response tools and processes.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Pulumi or Terraform for security configurations.

• Knowledge of TLS 1.3, AES-512, and encryption best practices.