Cyber Security and Infrastructure Specialist

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Job Description

 

 

Title: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Specialist

Department: Information Technology

Direct report to: Head of IT Support

Duration: Permanent

Location: Abu Dhabi

 

Job purpose:

 

To operate independently and as part of a team to ensure our software, hardware, and related components are protected from cyber-attacks. Developing security systems, analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities, and handling all cyber-attacks in an efficient and effective manner. Focus on network architecture and design with responsibility for the network upkeep, maintenance, and administration.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Functional

 

  • Service delivery support of active LAN, WLAN, WAN networking equipment and hosting services.

  • Service delivery support of current and evolving systems and network infrastructural support technologies, for example: RADIUS, NAC, DNS, DHCP, databases, network, and systems management systems.

  • Project Management of network, cyber and infrastructure projects.

  • Operations Support – Participation in the Systems and Networks Operation Centre incident response, support ticket handling and on-call function.

  • Develop unique, effective security strategies for software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware

  • Implement/build-in security systems to software, hardware, and components

  • Research best ways to secure company-wide IT infrastructure

  • Build firewalls to protect network infrastructures

  • QA software and hardware for security vulnerabilities and risks

  • Monitor software for external intrusions, attacks, and hacks

  • Close off security vulnerability in the case of an attack

  • Identify cyber attackers, report to upper management, and cooperate with police or other legal forces to detain perpetrator

  • Work independently or as part of a team as needed

  • Undertake any other related duties as assigned by line manager

 

Operational

 

Institutional Strategy

 

  • Implement the plans to ensure seamless operations that facilitate the achievement of the University’s strategic objectives.

  • Provide data in a timely manner and support in preparing reports to the management and recommend operational improvements to support in planning, decision making and continuous improvement.

 

Financial & Organizational Management

 

  • Provide budget inputs to formulate section budget and submit for approval and further consolidation.

 

Stakeholder Management

 

  • Coordinate the collaboration with and engagement of relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective achievement of programs and objectives in line with the section’s strategic objectives

 

Internal Stakeholders

 

  • Legal Affairs

  • Internal Audit

  • Marketing and Communication

  • Other Departments

 

Purpose

 

  • Ensure coordination with the Legal Affairs department to review and assess any IT Services legal related documents

  • Ensure coordination with the Internal Audit to ensure compliance with audit standards and correction of any audit findings.

  • Ensure coordination with Marketing and Communication to organize and conduct awareness sessions internally for the University’s employees about optimal utilization of technology for the enhancement of overall business delivery.

  • Ensure coordination with other departments to respond to their requests and to fulfil their business requirements.

 

External Stakeholders

 

  • Regulatory Authority (Abu Dhabi Smart Services Authority)

  • IT External vendors

  • Training providers

 

Purpose

 

  • Ensure adherence and alignment with ADSSA Authority in all matters that relates to IT security.

  • Ensure provision of IT tools to support the University in delivering its services.

  • Ensure provision of IT capability building solutions to the University’s employees

 

Academic Qualification

 

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent. Cyber skills accreditation an advantage.

 

Professional Experience

 

4-6 years of experience. Strong IT skills and a deep understanding of cyber hacker methodology

 

Behavioral Skills

 

  • Partnership & Collaboration

  • Customer Focus

  • Innovation

  • Effective Communication

  • Self-Management

  • Business Orientation

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Dedication to Quality & Excellence

Job Overview

  • Date Posted:
  • Location: Abu Dhabi
  • Job Title: Cyber Security and Infrastructure Specialist