Job Description
Role Summary
• The Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for protecting the organization’s information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
• This role focuses on threat detection, prevention, and response, ensuring that all digital assets—including enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and user endpoints—are secure and compliant with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor networks, systems, and applications for security threats
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Track and manage remediation of identified risks and ensure timely patching of systems and applications
• Detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents e.g., malware, phishing, breaches
• Implement and manage security tools firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection
• Ensure secure configurations of systems and applications
• Support secure design of new systems and integrations
• Enforce access control policies least privilege, role-based access
• Ensure data encryption at rest and in transit
• Implement data loss prevention DLP strategies
• Manage backups and disaster recovery security
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
• Educate staff on cybersecurity best practices
• Conduct phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science
• 3–5+ years in cybersecurity or information security roles
• Experience in security monitoring, incident response, or risk management
Technical Skills:
• Security Tools
• SIEM tools e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel
• Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Endpoint security tools EDR/XDR
• Cloud security Azure, AWS
• Network security VPNs, segmentation
• Certifications Preferred
• CISM or CISA
Core Competencies:
• Protection of operational systems e.g., depot systems, logistics platforms
• Security of ERP platforms e.g., Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for protecting the organization’s information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
• This role focuses on threat detection, prevention, and response, ensuring that all digital assets—including enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and user endpoints—are secure and compliant with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor networks, systems, and applications for security threats
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Track and manage remediation of identified risks and ensure timely patching of systems and applications
• Detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents e.g., malware, phishing, breaches
• Implement and manage security tools firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection
• Ensure secure configurations of systems and applications
• Support secure design of new systems and integrations
• Enforce access control policies least privilege, role-based access
• Ensure data encryption at rest and in transit
• Implement data loss prevention DLP strategies
• Manage backups and disaster recovery security
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
• Educate staff on cybersecurity best practices
• Conduct phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science
• 3–5+ years in cybersecurity or information security roles
• Experience in security monitoring, incident response, or risk management
Technical Skills:
• Security Tools
• SIEM tools e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel
• Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Endpoint security tools EDR/XDR
• Cloud security Azure, AWS
• Network security VPNs, segmentation
• Certifications Preferred
• CISM or CISA
Core Competencies:
• Protection of operational systems e.g., depot systems, logistics platforms
• Security of ERP platforms e.g., Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
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