Job Purpose
Specialist I, Cybersecurity Joint Ventures & Subsidiaries is responsible for strengthening and securing the IT infrastructure of Al Ayuni's subsidiaries and joint ventures, Projects by implementing Group of cybersecurity standards, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
Principal Accountabilities
Cybersecurity Implementation & Technical Operations
- Lead the implementation and operational support of cybersecurity controls across subsidiaries, joint ventures, and project environments.
- Implement, configure, and maintain cybersecurity solutions, including firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), email security, SIEM, and other security technologies.
- Perform security hardening of servers, endpoints, operating systems, network devices, cloud platforms, databases, and business applications in accordance with cybersecurity standards.
- Secure Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, cloud platforms, and hybrid infrastructure environments by implementing appropriate security controls and configurations.
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Applications, and Digital teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into technology implementations and operational environments.
Security Assessment & Compliance
- Assess the cybersecurity posture of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and projects to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, cybersecurity health checks, and technical compliance reviews across infrastructure, cloud, and business applications.
- Coordinate remediation activities, validate the implementation of corrective actions, and verify the closure of identified security vulnerabilities.
- Support cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities to ensure alignment with corporate cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor cybersecurity performance through security dashboards, technical metrics, and assessment results, and prepare technical reports for management.
Infrastructure & Application Security
- Review the security architecture of infrastructure, cloud, and technology projects to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and secure design principles.
- Evaluate application architecture and configurations to identify security weaknesses and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Review firewall configurations, VPN connectivity, remote access solutions, network segmentation, and third-party integrations to ensure secure connectivity.
- Validate remediation of infrastructure and application security findings and confirm effective implementation of recommended controls.
- Ensure infrastructure and business applications comply with corporate cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Incident Response & Technical Advisory
- Support the investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents affecting subsidiaries, joint ventures, and project environments.
- Perform root cause analysis following cybersecurity incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring risks.
- Coordinate with subsidiary IT teams to ensure timely implementation of cybersecurity recommendations and security improvements.
- Provide technical guidance and cybersecurity expertise to IT teams on security controls, technologies, and implementation best practices.
- Prepare technical security assessments, cybersecurity reports, and implementation updates to support management decision-making.
Other Duties
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment.
- Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well-being of all employees and company assets.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and overall business objectives.
Required Academic Qualification
Bachelor's Degree Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT or equivalent
4-5 Years of relevant experience
