Senior Projects Specialist
Skills
APIMicrosoft AzureMobile ApplicationsCybersecurityInfrastructure As A ServicePlatform As A ServiceRisk Assessment
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Cyber Security Frameworks
- Comprehensive understanding across Information Security domains including IAM, Network Security, Cryptography, PKI, Mobile & API security
- Strong analytical skills to interpret industry trends, regulations, and the threat landscape
- Experience in scoping penetration tests, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing remediation plans
- Skilled in influencing, communicating, and collaborating with senior management and stakeholders
- Well-versed in Cloud Service models like IaaS, PaaS, Saas and security context when deploying solutions into them
- Proven experience in similar role
Nice to have
- Experience in regulated industries and financial services
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and 365 security products
- Information Security certifications like CISM, CCSP, CRISC, or CompTIA Security+
- Active in cyber community through working groups or knowledge-sharing sessions
Day to day
- Foster strong connections and advocate for Secure by Design principles throughout projects
- Perform design reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments to ensure robust security measures are incorporated from the outset
- Offer expert advice and consultation on policy & standards, industry regulations, frameworks, and best practices to support change initiatives and operational teams
- Ensure that security requirements and considerations are integrated into change solutions
- Identify and evaluate security risks to improve security posture in an ever-changing threat landscape
- Set clear objectives and focus areas for security tests to prevent vulnerabilities in technical ecosystem
- Address risks or findings from security scans or tests within risk appetite before changes promoted to production
- Assist team lead and provide mentorship to junior team members fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Hiring process
- Contact Talent Acquisition team if support making application
