Ict Security Specialist

**Main duties**:
**Tasks & Duties**
- Security Auditing and Testing: Develop checklists for auditing services, conduct remote penetration testing, and ISO27001 audits, collaborate with the IT team to identify vulnerabilities, and recommend proactive security measures.
- Database and Web Server Maintenance and Monitoring: Provide remote consultation to optimize configurations, monitor performance, and implement maintenance procedures ensuring uninterrupted access to services.
- Kubernetes and Docker Management: Inspect and manage Kubernetes and Docker images, perform vulnerability scans, and address security weaknesses using tools like Synk and Cloudflare.
- Encryption and Cryptographic Keys: Prioritize secure encryptions for generating cryptographic keys, educate the remote workforce on the benefits and usage of cryptographic keys.
- Security Policies and Disaster Recovery: Establish and maintain policies for regular key rotation and disaster recovery plans, guide workforce adherence, and conduct regular checks.
- Remote Backup Strategy: Implement a regular backup strategy, create and store backups in different locations in compliance with data privacy guidelines.
- Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Analysis: Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, provide recommendations, and implement security controls.
- Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitor and analyze security events and incidents, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with teams for incident response.
- Security Awareness Training: Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs to foster a security-conscious culture among employees.
- Secure Programming and Security in Design: Implement secure programming best practices and ensure security is integrated into the design phase of all projects.
- Secure Communications: Maintain and enhance secure communication protocols to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data in transit.
- High-Level Architectural Security Design: Design and review high-level security architectures for organizational systems and infrastructure to ensure robust defense against threats.

**Essential skills**
- Proficiency in remote security operations, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Knowledge of database and server maintenance, Kubernetes, Docker, and encryption techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a remote team.
- Excellent communication skills for effective remote collaboration and training.
- Proficiency in using remote tools and platforms for security management and training.
- Expertise in secure programming and security in design principles.
- Skills in maintaining and enhancing secure communication protocols.
- Ability to design and review high-level security architectures.

**Qualifications Needed**:

- Minimum Academic qualification: Master of Information Security or similar in the field of IT
- Years of work experience: 8 years +
- Extensive experience in security operations, particularly in a remote environment.
- Experience with database management, server operations, and cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated ability in handling security incidents and implementing preventive measures.
- Continuous learning attitude to stay updated with the latest security practices and technologies.

**Salary**: $69,000.00 - $126,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Collingwood, VIC 3066 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Collingwood, VIC 3066: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person