Junior Security Practitioner

Junior Security Practitioner

On behalf of our Client, a global leader in online, dynamic verification of identity and financial transactions via regulated e-payment instrument authentication, we are looking for a Junior Security Practitioner to be based at their offices in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing end-user support to ensure operations and services are delivered and maintained to minimize any disruption to normal service
• Conducts user onboarding and offboarding activity – new accounts, assisting with first-use access, providing a quick introduction to system usability
• Manages the global Service Desk daily, by investigating issues, resolving user problems and incidents, and applying standard maintenance procedures to optimize the performance and stability of production systems.
• Maintains the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance alerts, configuration, and reporting. For example, threat management, mail protection (spam/phishing), threat investigations, DLP and retention policies, etc.
• Responsible for provisioning user accounts and responding to change requests for accessing corporate information on SharePoint, OneDrive, and Box.
• Works with the Security Engineers to perform the following: Endpoint security and configuration for Windows, macOS and Linux assets & Vulnerability Management of all digital assets and remediation activity, including patching and OS upgrades.
• Participates in team projects that improve the security, quality, and efficiency of IT systems.
• Contributes to continuous technical/operational process maturity and authoring of high-quality documentation to support business procedures and the internal knowledge base.
• Meets support SLAs and suggests improvements where identified.
• Supports the Security Team in risk identification and remediation activity.
• Ensures that a pragmatic program of training is maintained for continual improvement and self-development.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering or relevant
• Understanding of network technologies & knowledge of cloud environments is a must
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours to resolve critical issues or provide system maintenance on occasion
• Willingness to learn & teamwork
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Private health insurance plan participation
• Performance Bonus, including a mix of cash and share-based scheme of company stock for outstanding performers 

All CVs will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.