Security Specialist - Vulnerability Management

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Your Role and Responsibilities
The Information Security Specialist will report to the Information Security
and is responsible for the state of vulnerability management across multiple
operating environments, assets, products, and services. The person in this
role will maintain and optimize existing vulnerability management program
operations while supporting vulnerability management systems, initiatives,
integration, and technical vulnerability assessment and remediation.
The Senior Manager, Information Security will generate vulnerability reporting
to drive appropriate actions by all levels of the organization including
executive management. Additionally, the person will define the prioritization
of remediation activities, optimizing the remediation efforts in a dynamic
environment.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee and support the development of vulnerability management systems, initiatives, integration, and technical assessment.
* Direct and/or perform on-going vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and application and network security scans. Direct assessment efforts in a prioritized fashion, seeking breadth and depth of coverage where appropriate.
* Partner with teams who implement technology and achieve methods for aligning to their processes and reduce vulnerabilities.
* Enhance technology and/or process to ensure accurate and up to date inventory of critical infrastructure and applications are in place.
* Identify roadmap, budget, and priorities relative to infrastructure and application security assessments.
* Serve as an internal information security consultant to the organization. Assist in the review of applications and/or technology environments to assess information security risk.
* Support information security compliance and risk management activities to meet the vulnerability management policy, standards, and requirements
* Support technical assessments of 3rd party vendors and mergers/acquisitions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Minimum ‎2 years Information Security experience, focused on risk analysis, identification, and vulnerability assessment . Entertainment industries experience a plus. Degree in Computer Science or a related field is desirable.
* Thorough understanding of ISO ‎27001, including practical experience implementing and auditing an information security management system.
* Understanding of Security and Infrastructure Architecture/Technologies: including but not limited to Routers, Firewalls, IDS, PKI, VPN, Two Factor Authentication, Identity Management, Data Leak Prevention, Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanners, Penetration Testing, Windows and Unix Systems Security.
* Ability to adapt to a high paced work environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and follow through on tasks to completion.
* ‎2 or more years of experience in networking and information security related devices, routers, switches, IDS/IPS, firewalls, SIEM, and other specialized equipment.
* Thorough understanding of Network protocols and security related architecture.
* Efficient in multiple operating systems including Windows, OSX, and Linux.
* Ability to scrutinize complex and diverse information and transform details and facts into recommendations and action plans.
* KSA nationality and fluent in Arabic required

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Anti-Virus - Kaspersky | Symantec
Optional Certifications:
* cISM
* CISA
* CEH
* SANS GIAC

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IBM Consulting is IBM 's consulting and global professional services business,
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