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Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Security Specialist to protect our organization's digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security protocols, monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.Roles and Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce data security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, incidents, and anomalies.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Implement and manage encryption, firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents and breaches.
• Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to ensure secure data storage and transmission.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
• Train staff on data security best practices and awareness.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new security tools and technologies.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Support secure software development practices (DevSecOps).

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, firewalls).
• Experience with data encryption, access control, and authentication protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Incident response and forensic investigation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Background in ethical hacking or penetration testing.
• Experience with data classification and governance tools.