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Job DescriptionThe Cyber Security Specialist plays a critical role in supporting project teams to achieve main milestones by resolving technical security issues that may impede progress. You will report to Security Operations Manager
What You'll Do
- You will collaborate with project teams to help achieve project milestones by resolving security-related technical challenges.
- Identify security issues that arise during project execution.
- Develop and implement practical, risk-based solutions to unblock project activities impacted by security constraints.
- Provide advice on security best practices and ensure understanding of organizational policies.
- Work with partners to balance security requirements with operational and project needs.
- Maintain knowledge of latest threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies relevant to the project environment.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in several operating system environments, including UNIX, Windows, and Linux and IP intranet/Internet security environments.
- Demonstrated ability around information security risk analysis and periodic information system activity reviews for information security processes.
- Solid multi-platform knowledge. Experience in UNIX, Windows, Linux, and IP intranet/Internet security environments including: firewalls, intrusion detection, incident response, policy writing, vulnerability testing, operating system hardening, regulatory compliance, and data classification.
- Demonstrable experience architecting and implementing security solutions, policies, and technologies relating to transactional web sites.
- Understanding of industry security best practices such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001, NIST etc.
- Ability to monitor advancements in information security technologies which include Imperva WAF, VPN, End Point Response, Password Management System, and web proxy.
- Ability to work with other departments, design security components for strategic processes, and supervising the development and implementation of required security reporting devices and processes at all levels.
- Ability to liaise with Business, Business partners and Vendors during Tenders\Audits to ensure Security compliance for all IT / Business system.
Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
- Hybrid work arrangement - 2 days WFO and 3 days WFH
- Experian is an equal opportunities employer
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience across UNIX, Windows, and Linux operating systems and IP intranet or Internet security environments
- Experience performing information security risk analysis and periodic information system activity reviews
- Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection, incident response, policy writing, vulnerability testing, operating system hardening, regulatory compliance, and data classification
- Experience architecting and implementing security solutions, policies, and technologies for transactional websites
- Understanding of PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and related industry security best practices
- Knowledge of Imperva WAF, VPN, endpoint response, password management systems, and web proxies
- Ability to collaborate with departments and design security components for strategic processes
- Ability to supervise development and implementation of security reporting devices and processes
- Ability to liaise with business units, partners, and vendors during tenders and audits to ensure security compliance
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
