IT Security Officer

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Requirements:

• Experience in risk, compliance, and information security policy development.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse community.
• Knowledge of IT processes and controls, with a strong understanding of risk and control frameworks such as CoBIT, ISO, NIST, ITIL, and PCI.
• General knowledge of information security regulatory requirements and standards like ISO 27001/2.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor organization's networks for security breaches and investigate incidents.
• Maintain and use software such as firewalls and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information.
• Check for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems.
• Research the latest information technology security trends.
• Prepare reports documenting metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches.
• Develop security standards and best practices for the organization.
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
• Assist computer users in installing or learning about new security products and procedures.
• Support the organization in achieving SOC 2 Certifications.