Overview
Senior IT Security Specialist Jobs in Beirut Governorate, Lebanon at OMT – Online Money Transfer
Title: Senior IT Security Specialist
Company: OMT – Online Money Transfer
Location: Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Location
OMT Head Office Badaro – Beirut
Position Summary
Responsible for safeguarding the organization’s ICT infrastructure by implementing and managing security measures, monitoring for potential threats, and responding to incidents. Additionally, conducts regular security assessments, develops and enforces security policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of systems.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Risk Assessment
• Conducts regular risk and vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats and weaknesses
• Performs threat modeling and risk analysis
• Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies and remediation plans
Incident Response and Management
• Responds to security incident alerts, conducts investigations, and implements remediation actions
• Collaborates with the SOC team to ensure swift and effective resolution of incidents and mitigation of threats
• Develops, tests, and refines incident response plans while coordinating with internal teams and external partners
• Analyses security incidents to determine root causes and recommends improvements to prevent recurrence
• Manages and coordinates on-site and remote interventions, swiftly addressing and resolving critical, urgent issues that arise, including those outside normal business hours
Security Monitoring and Analysis
• Oversees the continuous monitoring of security logs from diverse sources to detect and investigate unusual patterns or potential security threats
• Develops and implements strategies for effective log management and monitoring, ensuring critical security events are promptly identified and addressed
Compliance and Audits
• Ensures compliance with external regulations/standards and internal security policies
• Prepares for and facilitates security audits and assessments by external regulatory bodies
• Maintains documentation and evidence required for compliance and audit purposes
• Performs gap analysis and remediation steps for compliancy gaps
Continuous Improvement
• Works closely with ICT, development teams, and other departments to integrate security practices into projects and solutions
• Develops, delivers trainings and awareness sessions to staff on security best practices, policies and procedures
• Stays updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies relevant to the fintech industry
• Evaluates and recommends new security technologies and tools to enhance the company’s security posture
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Security, Computer & Communication Engineering, or any related field
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM are highly preferable
Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in security technologies including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, XDR, SIEM, encryption technologies and WAF
• Experience with monitoring tools, packet analysis, and vulnerability assessment techniques
• Strong understanding of security and control frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, CIS, PCI, GDPR, COBIT, ITIL
• Skills in network monitoring and packet analysis tools
• Expertise in administering vulnerability assessment tools, patch management systems, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, email security
• Skills in deploying and managing data encryption practices, including data-at-rest encryption (e…
