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Security Infrastructure Engineer plans, designs, implements and maintains an organisation’s information security infrastructure to protect networks, systems and data from cyber threats. The role conducts security assessments, identifies vulnerabilities, and deploys appropriate controls to safeguard digital assets, while continuously monitoring systems and responding to security incidents. It also ensures that security measures comply with organisational policies and relevant regulatory or industry standards.

Alternative Titles

Security Technologist Specialist

Security Engineer (Information Technology)

Tasks

Design, implement, and maintain security controls and measures for Information Technology (IT) systems and infrastructure.

Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, standards, and protocols.

Monitor networks and systems to detect, analyse, and respond to security threats and incidents.

Manage and configure security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection tools.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify and address security weaknesses.

Investigate cybersecurity incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into systems and processes.

Analyse threat intelligence and emerging cybersecurity risks to support security improvements and system resilience.

Skills

Basic

Attention to detail and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and IT operations.

Critical thinking and decision-making to evaluate threats and implement preventive measures.

Effective communication, active listening, and teamwork for cross-functional collaboration.

Proficiency in networking concepts, operating systems (Windows and Linux), and information security principles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex security challenges.

Specific

Ability to integrate security practices within DevOps and Agile environments.

Competency in analysing cybersecurity data and threat intelligence for risk identification and mitigation.

Competency in malware analysis and incident response methods.

Competency in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and threat simulation techniques.

Knowledge in cloud security practices and enterprise security architecture design.

Knowledge in cybersecurity risk assessment and security auditing based on various frameworks.

Proficiency in configuring and managing security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection platforms.

Proficiency in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and related security tools.

Proficiency in monitoring and analysing security events using various platforms.

Proficiency in various scripting languages for security automation.

Additional Info

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Related Courses

Claimable Course

e-Latih Online Course

Madani TVET Course

Minor Unit Group

2531-01

Cybersecurity Executive

2531-02

Digital Forensic Specialist

2531-03

Information Security Officer

2531-04

Cybersecurity Analyst

2531-05

Test Analyst (Information Technology)

2531-06

Security Infrastructure Engineer

2531-07

Internet Safety Evaluator

2531-08

Security Consultant

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