Cyber Security Specialist

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cyber Security Specialist to join our team. Your purpose in this role will be to protect our digital assets and advance our security strategies in managing its security posture. You’ll be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and managing incidents. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a growing tech company and gain valuable insights into our strong growth ambitions environment. If you are a motivated individual who excels in fast-paced setting, has technical expertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, good communication skills, a proactive mindset, a natural collaborator and continuous learner, then this is the role for you

**OUR TEAM’S STRENGTH COMES FROM EVERYONE’S INDIVIDUALITY**

**About you**:

- **Experience**:Proven experience (4+ years) in a cyber security role, preferably within the technology sector.
- **Knowledge**: Deep understanding of security frameworks, guidelines and standards (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK and CIS Controls), network protocols, and security technologies (e.g. firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus software, etc.).
- **Certifications**: Industry Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security +, or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly desirable.
- **Regulations**: Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., Privacy Act, GDPR, etc.) and experience in ensuring compliance.
- **Skills**: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail and proficiency with security tools. Experience with toolsets like Darktrace, CrowdStrike and Trend would be
- **Education**:Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Certificate IV in Cyber Security or other related field, with a specialisation in Security.

**DELIVERING THE GOOD, STRIVING FOR THE GREAT**

**Position responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- **Vulnerability Management**: review and manage vulnerabilities identified in scans, including planning and scheduling remediation activities.
- **Security Monitoring** and **Configuration**: Implement and refine the security alert monitoring, while monitoring and addressing alerts.
- **Threat Detection and Response**:monitor and analyse network traffic, system logs, and security events to identify potential threats.
- **Static and Dynamic Analysis**: oversee results of scans in various environments and collaborate with teams to plan and run remediation activities.
- **Risk Assessment**:conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks
- **Vendor Engagemen**t**: collaborate with vendors to optimize the use of security tools
- **Incident Management**: Playing a key role in incident response efforts during security breaches, including investigations, documentation, reporting, and communication with stakeholders, or managing corrective and recovery actions.
- **Internal Security Uplift**: work with the ISO and other teams to continuously enhance the security of our products and systems

**Additional responsibilities will include**
- **Security Audits**:participate in audits, provide necessary documentation and implement recommendations to improve security posture.
- **Policy Development**:collaborate with the ISO to develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
- **Compliance Support**:ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and standards such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, GDPR.
- **Security Awareness**:use your role to boost security awareness among employees
- **Threat Awareness**:stay informed about current and emerging threats and vulnerabilities impacting our tech stack and third-party software.

**ARE YOU READY TO BE A KINATICAN?**

Where our passion, talent, delivery and impact collide our purpose lies. Powering insights for better, safer workplaces, helping organisations to know their people - we are a global leader in Reg-Tech. Our technology helps organisations to know their people.
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- A culture of development and recognition, we want our people to thrive
- Attend our Friday Funaticans in person and virtual events
- Bright, spacious office in the Perth CBD
- Work for an ASX listed company and a leader in Reg-Tech
- Join the company at an incredibly exciting time and enter a world of energy, enthusiasm and innovation

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