Assistant Manager - Information Security

Job Summary:
The candidate will be responsible for deploying, managing, monitoring, and optimizing antivirus systems across the enterprise while ensuring compliance with security policies and standards. This role requires in-depth technical knowledge of antivirus technologies, threat detection, and remediation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for antivirus solutions, endpoint security, and malware protection.
• Design, implement, and maintain antivirus solutions across enterprise endpoints, servers, and cloud environments.
• Monitor antivirus systems, analyse alerts, and ensure timely response to threats.
• Conduct malware analysis, threat investigations, and coordinate incident response with the Security Operations Center.
• Develop and enforce antivirus policies, standards, and best practices in line with organizational security frameworks.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and ensure endpoints are compliant with security patches and updates.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate antivirus solutions with other security tools, such as SIEM, EDR, and endpoint management systems.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to IT and security teams.
• Keep abreast of latest malware trends, vulnerabilities, and antivirus product updates to recommend improvements.
• Generate reports on antivirus health, compliance, and threat metrics for management review.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in antivirus and endpoint security solutions (e.g., SEQRITE, Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro, CrowdStrike, Sophos, etc.).
• Strong understanding of malware types, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise antivirus deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and server environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tools is a plus.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and present technical insights to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or vendor-specific antivirus certifications are preferred.