Cybersecurity Specialist / Administrator

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development. Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024. Provide cybersecurity related support to users and/or customers Integrate cybersecurity solutions and ensure their sound operation Securely configure systems, services and/or products Maintain and upgrade the security of systems, services and/or products Implement cybersecurity procedures and controls Monitor and assure the performance of the implemented cybersecurity controls Document and report on the security of systems, services and/or products Work close with the IT personnel on cybersecurity related actions Implement, apply and manage patches to products to address technical vulnerabilities Provides support in defining, designing, and implementing security related to IT systems Assists in the support of security technologies such as user access, Internet filtering, email security, antivirus, data loss protection, document management, forensics, vulnerability assessments, collaboration technologies and mobile platforms, cloud security Actively participates in information security reviews and audits Updates the technical documentation and operating procedures Monitors security systems, responds to events and alerts Recommends & evaluates security tools to identify improvements in security measures Implements security related changes according to ICT change management procedures Design, develop, install, configure, test, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade cyber security infrastructure Provide expertise, guidance, recommendations and documented security configurations for implementation of security tools and processes Evaluate and recommend secure configurations Identify security requirements, based upon need or translate high-level security requirements into detailed technical requirements Support various technical and non-technical stakeholders to specify and negotiate security requirements Interact with network and system engineering teams to effectively communicate and develop security solutions Drafts documentation and standard operational procedures to support security systems operations Ensures the technical design and contributes to implementation of new components and/or enhancements in coordination with other team members in particular project managers, security architects and engineers. Ensure service continuity for the managed components to defined SLAs. Investigate, diagnose and solve cybersecurity system related problems Diagnose and solve problems and faults occurring in the operation of cyber security components Document cyber defence components configurations Bachelor's degree plus >8 years of IT relevant professional experience Minimum English language skills (CEFR): B2 Minimum 5 years of experience at similar position Active EU Security Clearance Required certificates At least 3 certifications among: GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender) GPPA (GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst) GCWN (GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator) GCUX (GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator) GCCC (GIAC Certified Critical Controls) SSCP (ISC)2 Certified Systems Security Practitioner) CCSP (ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CSSLP (ISC2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) GSEC (GIAC Certified Security Essentials) ECSA (EC-Council Certified Security Analyst) SCPO (SABSA Certified Security Operations & Service Management Practitioner) ECSA (EC-Council Certified Security Analyst) or for any listed above, an equivalent alternative certification from other vendors recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority) Knowledge Knowledge of systems development life cycle Knowledge of operating systems security Knowledge of computer networks security Knowledge of security controls Knowledge of offensive and defensive security practices Knowledge of secure coding practices Possesses hands on experience in ICT in the role of Information Security Administrator / Specialist Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities, threats and exploit mechanisms, penetration testing, remediation techniques and risk analysis methodologies Knowledge of ISO 27000 family standards and SANS CIS critical security controls Knowledge of OWASP family standards Good knowledge of network protocols: SMTP, NTP, DNS, LDAP, DHCP, PKI/CA Practical knowledge of designing and performing security tests Practical knowledge of managing security functions within the Identity and Access Management solutions Skills Document, report present and communicate with various stakeholders Integrate cybersecurity solutions to the organisation’s infrastructure Configure solutions according to the organisation’s security policy Assess the security and performance of solutions Develop and test secure code and/or scripts Identify and troubleshoot cybersecurity-related issues Excellent communication skills Analytical mind, attention to details and an ability to pick things up quickly; problem solving skills Specific requirements Experience in systems deployment and integrations Knowledge of Tiering model Experience in maintenance, support and administration of systems Experience in IR tools (XDR, SIEM, NDR) Proficient in writing PoC/TDD documentation Experience in reviewing current security controls and proposing improvements Experience in writing security procedures/policies with emphasis on information protection and data privacy