Vantage Circle jobs - Security Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are looking for a Security Analyst with in-depth expertise in IT security. You will function as a cybersecurity analyst in the DevSecOps lifecycle, providing the security life cycle for application and web teams.

Your role will be working on the security strategy governing the application and cloud-based platform infrastructure. You will work closely with other DevOps and application engineers to understand and define clear guardrails, alerts, and Security as Code (SaC) deployments to provide protection from malicious traffic, vulnerabilities, and other attack vectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain documentation for security systems and procedures.

• Perform VAPT on cloud assets, deliver remediation recommendations, and provide knowledgeable assistance in resolving identified vulnerabilities.

• Assist with integration, implementation, and administration of security systems.

• Document incidents and generate reports for team members and key staff.

• Assess architectures and designs for security vulnerabilities and suggest and implement proper alternatives.

• Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security.

• Give advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Preferred work experience with a minimum of 1 - 3 years on CyberSecurity.

• Strong knowledge of technology and security topics including network and application security, infrastructure hardening, security baselines, web server, and database security.

• Significant knowledge of any cloud platforms like AWS, Digital Ocean, or Google Cloud.

• Experience with cloud-based security management/IDS/IPS/SIEM tools like Splunk.

• Ability to perform Pen Test on Web Applications and simulating security breaches.

• Good report writing skills and general communication skills in order to liaise with colleagues and management around cybersecurity issues and strategy. 

• Experience in developing, documenting, and maintaining security procedures.

• Ability to create disaster recovery and contingency plans in the event of any security breaches.

• Experience in evaluating security threats to your organization and perform a risk analysis of threats.