IT Security Specialist

Role:IT Security Specialist
Experience: 2-4 years 
Location: Chennai
Skills Required:SolarWinds: Orion (LEM)

Proofpoint: Proofpoint Email Security
Targeted Attack Protection
Threat Response Auto-Pull with CLEAR
Email Fraud Defense

Undetermined: OT/ICS Monitoring

Manage Engine: Device Control Plus

SentinelOne: Server Protection/Network Agent

Rubrik: Back-Up Solution


 Responsibilities:
• Work with key stakeholders to put together an enterprise wide risk management framework.
• Provide first/second-level help desk ticket management, troubleshooting, resolution and technical support for security services - including, anti-spam, anti-virus, web proxies, phishing attempts, data loss prevention, network security alerts etc.
• Respond to and, where appropriate, resolve or escalate reported security incidents including incidents or events reported by MDR provider.
• Investigate and resolve security violations by providing postmortem analysis to illuminate the issues and possible solutions.
• Monitor system logs, SIEM tools, security tool portals and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret such activity and make recommendations for resolution.
• Collate security incident and event data to produce monthly exception and management reports.
• Work with the Infrastructure Team to ensure the integrity of the Windows based systems.
• Work with the Network Team to ensure the integrity of the WAN, LAN, telephony systems and OT network
• Continuous update of Ascends incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Perform security analysis of daily security reports and data, utilizing standard tools and methodologies. Reliably follow complex procedures and be able to discern what data is important when presented with large amounts of data. Escalate security events to appropriate team members as necessary.
• Proactively recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities and vulnerabilities.
• Research threats and vulnerabilities and, where appropriate, take action to mitigate threats and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Review, assess, and mitigate penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on information systems and infrastructure.
• Recommend, schedule and/or apply fixes, security patches and any other measures required in the event of a security breach.
• Monitor security vulnerability information from vendors and third parties.
• Ensure policies and procedures put in place are adhered to and take corrective action where non-conformities are identified.
• Support ongoing projects by assisting in all phases of an implementation (Installing/testing/documenting (Technical and Non-Technical documentation) as required.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security systems and procedures.
• Provide support as required to requests for information from the annual IT Audit.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned to support projects and ongoing operations.
• Manage Incident and Change Request service levels according to IT guidelines.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.