Senior Executive, IT Security - #1159909

Key Responsibilities

Network & System Security

• Review and support the design and implementation of secure network architecture (LAN/WAN, VPN, cloud, hybrid)

• Assist in configuring firewalls, network segmentation, and access controls

• Support secure setup of new systems, sites, and integrations

• Apply secure configuration standards to infrastructure and systems

• Implement zero trust principles where applicable

Firewall & Network Security Policy Ownership

• Implement firewall rules based on approved standards and requests

• Perform initial review of firewall rule changes and escalate where needed

• Support enforcement of least-privilege access across network zones

• Assist in managing secure remote access (VPN, admin, third-party)

MDR Integration & Security Visibility

• Ensure systems and network devices are properly onboarded to MDR/SIEM

• Monitor security alerts and escalate incidents based on defined procedures

• Work with MDR provider to investigate and respond to security events

• Support basic tuning of monitoring rules and logging requirements

Security Operations & Risk Support

• Perform vulnerability scans and support remediation tracking

• Assist in risk assessments and identification of security gaps

• Support incident response activities and documentation

• Assist with security audits and testing activities

Change & Project Security Support

• Participate in security review of infrastructure and system changes

• Highlight potential risks (e.g., access exposure, misconfigurations, lateral movement exposure))

• Provide recommendations to improve security posture

Security Governance & Standards

• Establish and maintain network security baseline standards

· Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures

• Define security requirements for new infrastructure, sites, and systems

• Support audits and security assessments

· Assist in aligning implementations with internal standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001)

Collaboration & Awareness

• Work closely with infrastructure and IT teams on secure implementations

• Provide basic security guidance to technical teams when required

• Promote security awareness and good practices

Awareness & Training

• Provide security guidance to IT and business teams

• Promote best practices and awareness

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field

Experience

• 2–5 years in cyber security, network security, and infrastructure security

Hands-on experience with:

• Firewalls (e.g., SonicWall, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks)

o VPN, endpoint security, or basic IDS/IPS

o Network design or system architecture

o Exposure to enterprise network environments (multi-site preferred)

• Experience supporting projects

• Experience with OT/industrial networks

• Knowledge of compliance/regulations (GDPR, PDPA, etc.)

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of:

  • TCP/IP, networking fundamentals

  • VLANs, segmentation, and access control concepts

  • Firewall rules and basic network security principles

  • VPN and remote access security

• Familiarity with:

  • SIEM/MDR concepts

  • Vulnerability scanning tools

  • Basic cloud security concepts