cybersecurity consultant

Department: Information Technology
Project Location(s): Muscat, Oman
Education: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Compensation: Confidential

cybersecurity expert’s responsibilities include the manage the security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, proxies, and other related security technologies. Candidate must have experience in security operations environments and expertise with key security operation technologies such as SIEM and log aggregation (e.g., ArcSight, Splunk ES, IBM QRadaretc.)

Required Certifications & Education

  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) & or Certified in Risk and Information Systems
    Control (CRISC)

Required Technical Skills

  • Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, proxies and other related security technologies
  • Experience working in security operations environments, experience with key security operations
    technologies such as SIEM and log aggregation (e.g., ArcSight, Splunk ES, IBM QRadaretc.)
  • Experience with Incident Response (IR), Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and Threat Defense Operation (TDO) functions
  • In depth understanding of operating systems, network/system architecture, and IT architecture design
  • Experience with building OD Security capabilities inside SOC
  • Understanding of OD network communication protocols and ability to perform packet analysis
  • Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in ICS environments and appropriate mitigation techniques
  • Experience with Digital Forensics

Essential Criteria

  • At least 10 years of experience in Information Security Management Systems
  • Strong hands-on experience in at least 2 end to end ISO 27001 ISMS Implementations
  • Expertise in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Reporting & recommending appropriate Mitigation
    Controls
  • Expertise in conducting Cybersecurity Audits, GAP Assessments & identifying Cybersecurity control weaknesses and opportunities for improvements
  • Expertise in developing and reviewing Cybersecurity Governance Documentations
  • Experience in Establishing & Managing (Tracking and Reporting) ISMS Implementation Project
    Managements
  • Expertise in conducting & reporting Cybersecurity Maturity Assessments
  • Support Cybersecurity Audit & Assurance Activities
  • Expertise in developing and managing Cybersecurity VMBs
  • Expertise in Lean & Continuous Improvement Processes
  • Ability to Train on End-to-End Cybersecurity Management Systems to freshers and graduates
  • Ability to support and Back-Up End to End Cybersecurity Programs
  • Ability to provide ISMS Consultancy to Business Projects including the design of appropriate security controls
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal guidance and management
  • Ability to develop and present Cybersecurity Postures and Status updates to both Mid & High-Level Management
  • Understand the NIST Incident Response framework
  • Experience in ISO9000, ISO20000 & ISO27000 Standards Family
  • Assists in the development and knowledge transfer to Cybersecurity team members
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver on time
  • Excellent relationship building skills with clients and colleagues
  • Experience in conducting workshop activities
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genetco oman
waseem abbas
manager IT, genetco oman