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Position Overview:
The Information Security Assistant will play a key role in supporting the CISO by managing security operations, monitoring threats, ensuring compliance, and facilitating effective cyber incident response. This role requires a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, Cloud infrastructure, information security principles and practices, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Security Operations:
- Assist in monitoring of security systems (CSPM, SIEM, CASB, ZTNA), including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-virus solutions.
- Support daily security operations and help ensure the security infrastructure is functioning as intended.
2. Threat Monitoring and Analysis:
- Monitor security alerts and reports to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Assist in the analysis of security incidents and collaborate with the team to develop mitigation strategies.
3. Compliance and Documentation:
- Help maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Develop Guidelines and manuals to the IT and Information security based on industry best practices (NIST CSF, CIS, etc.)
- Support compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., SEBI, DPDP, ISO 27001, industry-specific requirements).
4. Incident Response:
- Assist in responding to security incidents, including investigating and documenting events.
- Provide support during incident handling and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve issues.
5. Reporting and Communication:
- Prepare and present security reports and updates to the CISO and other stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with various departments to ensure security practices are understood and followed.
6. Administrative Support:
- Manage scheduling and coordination of security meetings and training sessions.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of security tools and assets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in a security-related role or a strong understanding of information security principles.
- 4+ Years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the financial services industry.
- Familiarity with security technologies and tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards relevant to information security.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
Preferred Skills:
- Individual with experience of Networking would be preferred.
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA or similar.
- Hands on experience in using MsOffice. Proficient with MS excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Experience with scripting or automation for security tasks.
- Work experience on working in a Cloud / hybrid environment will be an advantage.
- Familiarity with risk management and vulnerability assessment.
