IT Security SSE

Job Title: Specialist – IT and Network Security

Location: Noida

# of Positions: 1

# Experience: 8-10 Years

About MPS

MPS, a leading global provider of platforms and content solutions for the digital world, was established as an Indian subsidiary of Macmillan (Holdings) Limited in 1970. The long service history as a captive business allowed MPS to build unique capabilities and talents through strategic partner programs. MPS is now a global partner to the world’s leading enterprises, learning companies, publishers, libraries, and content aggregators. After a change of majority stake in 2011-12 and with an entrepreneurial mindset MPS developed significant momentum as a result of consistent reinvestment in the business and five successful acquisitions in the same number of years. MPS is listed on the major stock exchanges in India with a market capitalization upward of INR 1,000 crores. More than 2,500 professionals power MPS across seven delivery centres in India and seven client-servicing offices in the US.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

We, at MPS Limited, are looking for a Specialist – IT and network security. The candidate must possess the following skills:

    Candidate should have a 8-10 years of experience in the IT industry with at least 5 years in IT Security/Cyber Security and other related areas.

    Candidate should have a proper technical background to perform technical compliance activities (Windows/Linux operating systems, DBMS, and cloud are in scope)

    Candidate should have key expertise in the areas of Endpoint Protection, SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, FIM, Identity and Access Management

    Candidate should have expertise in Network Management Systems.

    Candidate must have expertise in managing infrastructure security on a cloud platform.

    Candidate should possess skills to implement endpoint security solutions to effectively block threats or access attempts prior to entry and block risky or malicious activities.

    Candidate should have a key understanding of technology, IT, and governance aspects from an information security perspective.

    The candidate should possess skills to analyze and assess IT risks (cyber security, network security, data protection and confidentiality, technology change, technology reliability, cloud) assumed by the business.

    Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of controls designed to address those risks

    Candidate needs to work closely with the internal Compliance and Security team to assess the organization’s IT security framework and implement solutions as per industry best practices.

    The candidate will also be responsible to coordinate effectively with IT Infrastructure and Information Security team during internal, external and client-mandated audits and assessments.

    Implement best practices and service improvement plans under the scope. Also ensure policies, procedures, and SOPs are maintained and followed.

    Candidate should also have clear understanding of security frameworks and certifications like NIST, ISO27001 and ISMS.

    Manage technical support, lead a team, support, supervise, and provide directions and mentorship for tech support and service delivery

    Maintain availability, sanity, and health of the internal user devices

    Ensure the security of data, network access, and backup systems

    Maintain a record of asset, compliance, system changes, and IT incidents/problems

    Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation, datacenter management, and data governance.

    Strong technical and analytical skills and willingness to keep up with the industry, and regulatory developments and learn new concepts and methods

    Strengthening of organization’s business continuity posture

    Candidate should have experience in working in teams and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification

    Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

    Experience in information security or related field.

    Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.

    Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDS/IPS concepts.

    Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.

    Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding the business impact

    Sound knowledge of identity and access management and deploying tools to manage single sign-on.

    Sound understanding of IT infrastructure with significant hands-on experience in cloud platforms.

    Hands-on experience in addressing observations during internal and external IT audits and assessments

    Higher level Microsoft/networking/cloud/info security qualification/accreditation

    Ability to work effectively & guide technical team members.

    Degree qualification in IT-related discipline 

    Highly self-motivated; able to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment

    Strong oral and written communication skills.

    Ability to multitask

    Good time management skills.

Website

www.mpslimited.com

Please Contact if interested.

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