IT Security VP

Job description / Role

- Implement, configure and administer security tools/solutions to address security threats.
- Day to day administration of Information Security Solutions and Systems, including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Web and Email Content filtering, Access Control Systems, and Data Leakage Prevention etc.
- Follow up and ensure the installation and updating of security related software on PCs and Servers, including Antivirus, Data Leakage Prevention, and Network Admission Control etc.
- Deploy and Administer Proxy/Reverse Proxy technologies/tools/solutions to ensure appropriate security of the organisations network and systems.
- Administer and configure the Centralized Security logging and monitoring solution (SIEM)
- Evaluate and co-ordinate the installation of security patches and related processes.
- Design/Implement and maintain the remote access solutions/architecture for the organisation to ensure security of its information and systems.
- Install, maintain and fine tune the host/network Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems for the HQ site and other remote locations, where the organisation Platforms and web sites are hosted.
- Implement, Administer and Maintain the Dual factor authentication solution and token life cycle management.
- Continuously monitor and respond to all security events/logs of all relevant organisational systems and devices, including Load Balancers, Network/Security Devices, Trading Platform Servers, Active Directory Servers, and other Windows/Linux systems
- Categorize and prioritize the events and ensure the timely escalation and reporting to the Information Security Manager.
- Monitor, analyse and escalate logs/events/alerts from Data Leakage Prevention solutions and fine tune it to ensure effective usage of the solution for business benefits and to reduce false positives and false negatives.
- Deploy and administer the VPN, SSL, SSH, SFTP, PKI solutions and other relevant technologies for the secure data transmission.
- Implement and administer Security tools and components associated with information exchange between the organisation and other financial institutions.
- Implement and maintain the mobile device management security solutions
- Install and Manage any other security solutions and tools as necessary and relevant
- Based on provided guidelines carry out ongoing review of access rights of all the organisations systems based on the approved baselines and actual rights on the systems.
- Carry out regular vulnerability scanning of all the organisations systems and co-ordinate for the closure of gaps identified. Conduct penetration testing where applicable.
- Assist the Information Security Manager for conducting security risk assessment/impact assessments of IT or Business related changes
- Actively follow and promote all safety and security policies and ensure that fellow employees and visitors are doing the same so as to ensure a safe and secure workplace for all.
- Any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements

- Overall 7 years of IT experience is required, in which 3 to 5 years of experience must be in IT Security/Network Security/Information Security domain
- Experience should include security monitoring; log reviewing, network penetration testing, application vulnerability assessments, risk analysis and compliance testing.
- Experience in SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) tools like RSA Envision, Arc Sight, Log logic, Nitro Security etc. is preferable.
- Experience with some or all of the vulnerability scanning tools and methods such as IBM AppScan, HP Webinspect, Accunetix, Eeye retina, NCircle, NMap, Nessus, NTO Spider, Burp suite Pro etc.
- MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, RHSE, CHFI, CISSP, GIAC, or other security certifications are strong advantage to the right candidate.
- Experience in SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) tools like RSA Envision, Arc Sight, Log logic, etc. is preferable.

About the Company

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