Computer and Information Security Specialist

Requirements
B. Sc. in computer engineering or computer science with at least 5 years’ experience as security governance.
Or any equivalent degree with 8 years’ experience as security governance.

Required Certifications
Certified web application security professional CWSP
Certified Network security professional CNSP
Certified Information security practitioner CISP
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSA 2003 or above)
CCNA - Preferred

Responsibilities
The candidate will perform hands-on operation and security governance design lead to a stable secured environment. This engagement is to provide executive consulting services and support on IT operation by applying ISO-IEC 27001 or any other equivalent standard.
The tasks for the computer and information security specialist includes, but are not limited to, the following:
The Candidate should academic graduate Computer and Information Sciences, and Master Degree or equivalent with minimum 10 years carrier experience
The tasks for the IT Security and Governance Architect Engineers include, but are not limited to, the following:
Attend Project Meetings for all projects in allocated primary Business Vertical
Deputize when required in secondary Business Vertical
Provide appropriate IT Governance input to Project documentation; and Ensure Project compliance with IT Governance requirements.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise as required to projects in all Business Verticals and other IT Governance Employees as required.
Initiate and manage ongoing initiatives to review and improve business and IT compliance with legislative, regulatory instruments which impact on IT deliverables
Conduct ongoing and regular IT Policy, Process, Procedure, and Standard reviews
Identify and prioritize new requirements
Write, review, and deliver new requirements within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters, ensuring that local (. non-UK) requirements are considered; and Promote IT Policy awareness to the global business community.
Provide guidance, leadership, and mentoring to subordinate IT Governance employees as required.
Initiate and conduct Information Security risk assessments in line with recognized standards
Recommend appropriate, cost effective and beneficial actions to assure compliance with appropriate security controls; and Promote Information Security awareness to the global business community.
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.

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