Senior Information Security Administrator (SOC)

Job Description: Senior Information Security Administrator (SOC)Job Title: Senior Information Security Administrator (SOC)Department: Information SecurityReports To: VP Information Security and Compliance OverviewThe Senior Information Security Administrator (SOC) role requires expertise in cloud security, specifically with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and will focus on maintaining robust security measures, monitoring security systems, and responding to security incidents. Key Responsibilities

• AWS Security Management: Implement and manage security controls in the AWS environment. Ensure proper configuration of AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, VPC, CloudTrail, and others to maintain security posture. 

1. Incident Response: Lead incident response activities across the infrastructure, including initial analysis, containment, investigation, and recovery. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage security breaches. 

1. Threat Monitoring and Detection: Utilize monitoring tools to detect and analyze potential threats. Develop and tune custom monitoring and alerting rules based on the evolving threat landscape. 

1. Emerging Threat Identification: Proactively monitor and identify and assess emerging security threats and trends to anticipate and mitigate potential security challenges before they escalate. 

1. Security Automation: Implement automation scripts to efficiently manage security tasks such as alert responses in AWS environments. 

1. Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies through regular audits and continuous improvements to security practices in AWS. Prepare reports and documentation for audit purposes. 

1. Security Enhancements: Evaluate current security practices and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities within the AWS setup. Recommend and implement enhancements to strengthen security measures. 

1. Collaboration and Training: Collaborate with other IT and security teams to promote security awareness and best practices across the organization. Provide training and support to team members on AWS security tools and practices. 

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

1. Professional certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty) and other relevant areas such as CISSP or CISM. 

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on AWS environments. 

1. Proven track record of managing security in large-scale AWS deployments, including experience with cloud security architectures and incident response. 

 Key Skills

• In-depth knowledge of AWS architecture, services, and security configurations. 

1. Strong understanding of network security, encryption practices, and secure coding principles. 

1. Experience with security automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. 

1. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. 

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.