IT Security Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)

Work Location: Taguig (Hybrid)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday regular dayshift

Salary: 100,000 max/month

Responsibilities:

* Design, implement, and manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), anti-virus software, and data encryption tools.

* Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, unusual activities, and vulnerabilities.

* Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify potential threats and weaknesses.

* Investigate security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

* Develop and enforce security policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure data security and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or related quantitative field

* 5+ years of relevant working experience or working in similar role, preferably in the financial industry

* Deep understanding of “security by design” and “privacy by design” concepts, able to articulate secure architectural options to technical and non-technical stakeholders and provide recommendations

* Strong planning, strategic thinking, and prioritization skills

* Proactive and excellent communicator with a team-oriented approach to solve business problems with entrepreneurial mindset to constantly improve the status quo

* Ability to keep up with the state-of-the art security and cloud computing trends in the market and quickly comprehend how to apply in current environment