*GOV* IT Security Officer

IT Security Officer (ITSO)

Working Hours: Mon-Fri (Hybrid) Location: Central Remuneration: Up to $11,000 + AWS

Job Description

We are seeking an IT Security Specialist to provide cybersecurity support across on-premises and cloud environments. The role focuses on system security, monitoring, compliance, risk assessment, and governance to ensure the protection and resilience of IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform system security reviews, hardening checks, and risk assessments based on recognised benchmarks (e.g. CIS Benchmarks).
• Develop, review, and maintain system hardening baselines, standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and follow up on remediation of identified security gaps.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts including phishing attempts, malware detections, and endpoint security incidents.
• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities, and audit engagements, including responding to audit RFIs.
• Review Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) findings across cloud and hybrid environments and assess alert validity.
• Track remediation progress, ensure timely follow-up, and escalate unresolved security issues where necessary.
• Provide security recommendations and risk-based assessments to system owners and infrastructure teams.
• Advise on security controls for new systems, projects, and enhancements.
• Manage governance and compliance tools, including updating remediation status and approved exceptions.
• Prepare periodic security reports highlighting risks, outstanding issues, and overall security posture.
• Support security awareness initiatives and user briefings to strengthen organisational security practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant IT security experience, including exposure to cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience in security assessment, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Familiarity with CSPM, SIEM/log analytics, and endpoint security tools.
• Possession of at least one recognised security certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA) is preferred.
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English.

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