IT Security Specialist
AXEPTA SA
Key information
- Publication date:02 December 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent), French (Fluent)
- Place of work:1201 Genève
To support our growth and reinforce our team, we are seeking a skilled IT Security Specialist. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive IT security framework, ensuring the protection of systems and data against potential threats. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Configure and manage security tools, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and patch management systems.
- Monitor and analyze network traffic, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to prevent unauthorized access or unusual activity.
- Establish and enforce policies for network and application security, access control, and data protection (including encryption, tokenization, and data classification).
- Conduct security awareness campaigns and training for internal teams.
- Maintain accurate documentation and prepare security reports for stakeholders.
- Support audit processes, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives.
- Regularly update and enhance the cybersecurity risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.
- Track and analyze cybersecurity metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives.
- Communicate risk assessments, metrics, and findings to stakeholders.
Your Profile:
- A degree in computer science or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in IT security, preferably in regulated industries such as finance, banking, or asset management.
- Strong knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats, methodologies, tools, and remediation strategies.
- Proficiency with advanced security solutions, including those for endpoints and perimeters (e.g., Forcepoint, Cortex).
- Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and disaster recovery strategies, including cloud solutions like Microsoft Azure and MS Office 365.
- Fluency in English and French.
- Swiss residency.
Contact
AXEPTA SA