Remote Security Specialist

Summary

The job description is for a Security Specialist Architect role at Talan, an international advisory group. The role involves designing and maintaining security architectures, conducting risk assessments, implementing security controls, performing periodic reviews, collaborating with other departments, responding to security incidents, updating knowledge, creating documentation, and reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, at least 5 years of experience, technical knowledge, analytical skills, communication skills, leadership ability, and regulatory knowledge.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Engineering, or a related field. Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) are highly desired
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a security architecture role
• Technical Knowledge: Experience with security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, identity and access management, cryptography, and cloud security
• Analytical Skills: Ability to perform risk and vulnerability analyses and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Leadership Ability: Ability to lead teams and projects, work independently, and make critical decisions under pressure
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with security regulations and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, among others

Responsibilities

• Security Architecture Design: Develop and maintain security architectures to protect the organization’s IT infrastructure, applications, and data
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and recommend mitigation measures
• Implementation of Security Controls: Define and oversee the implementation of technical and administrative security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and identity and access management systems
• Security Review and Audit: Perform periodic security reviews and audits to ensure the effectiveness of security controls and compliance with policies and regulations
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (IT, Development, Legal, etc.) to ensure security solutions are appropriate and do not interfere with business operations
• Security Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Knowledge Update: Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in information security and evaluate their potential application within the organization
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain detailed documentation of security architectures, policies, procedures, and incident reports

Benefits

• Full-time contract
• Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home
• Training and career development
• Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, lunch and travel cards as part of the flexible remuneration package
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects
• Hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain
• Possibility to work under contractor mode