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The Associate Security Consultant is an entry level role, responsible for translating clients’ cybersecurity requirements and customising and implementing security solutions into specific systems, applications and product designs. This role identifies and develops the security solutions for clients using company products, outsourced technology solutions and technical tools. This role consults with clients regarding secure product configuration, deployment, and security patches to minimise security vulnerabilities.
In addition, this role provides comprehensive scanning, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, monitoring services and source code analysis and delivers detailed results to clients. This role guides and supports clients in the development and implementation of product security controls.
This role works under direct supervision of a more experienced team member / manager.
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Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist in conducting security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in client systems.
- Analyse security data, logs, and reports to detect and investigate security incidents or anomalies.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, including security assessment reports, findings, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with senior consultants to provide advice and support to clients on security best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
- Learn and use various security tools and technologies for assessments and monitoring.
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
- Assist in evaluating client systems for compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their security needs and concerns.
- Participate in training programs and certifications to develop expertise in cybersecurity.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- Work is reviewed periodically based on a set of defined procedures or precedence
- Normally receives general instruction on work and new assignments
- Learns to use professional concepts
- Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to learn and grow in the field
- Knowledge of basic cybersecurity concepts, principles, and best practices
- Familiarity with common security tools and technologies is a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Eagerness to stay up-to-date with the evolving cybersecurity landscape
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science or Engineering or related
- Industry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC or CompTIA Security+
Required Experience:
- Entry level experience in the Information Technology Security Industry or relevant experience in similar role within a related environment
- Entry level experience with security architecture design principles
- Entry level experience with industry compliance and standards such as ISO 27000, PCI:DSS, NIST, HIPAA or others
- Entry level experience with security tools and techniques to cover SANS Top 25, OWASP or others
- Entry level experience working in a multi-team environment across multiple geographies
Skills Summary
Data Analysis, IT Security Assessments, Security Compliance, Security Consulting, Security Strategy, Security Tools
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Workplace type:
Remote Working
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