Cybersecurity Professional with Expertise in Insider Threat Detection

1 month ago

Kuwait City, Al Asimah AIU Full time

AIU seeks a seasoned Cybersecurity Professional to join our team as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer and Insider Threat Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in implementing and monitoring the university's cybersecurity infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on detecting and responding to internal threats.

About the Role

This position requires an individual who can lead ethical hacking efforts, conduct continuous security assessments, and ensure that all security policies are followed by internal users. You will be responsible for:

  • Continuously monitoring the university's network and systems for potential vulnerabilities, including insider threats from faculty, staff, and students.
  • Performing regular ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to detect and mitigate risks, focusing on preventing unauthorized access to sensitive systems.
  • Leading incident response for internal security breaches, collaborating closely with HR, legal, and IT teams to address potential misuse by employees or students.
  • Implementing and managing security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint protection with insider threat detection capabilities.
  • Proactively identifying suspicious behavior from internal users, such as data exfiltration, unauthorized access, or policy violations.
  • Coordinating with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to review internal user permissions and enforce access control policies.
  • Ensuring compliance with cybersecurity protocols among all university employees and students, conducting regular audits of their access to sensitive systems.
Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, particularly in ethical hacking, incident response, and insider threat detection.
  • Certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP, or CompTIA Security+ required.
  • Proficiency in monitoring tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection with insider threat detection capabilities.
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and managing internal security breaches.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying and preventing insider threats.
  • Excellent communication skills to work with various university departments, including IT, HR, and legal, on internal threat mitigation.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements concerning data access, insider threats, and cybersecurity compliance in an academic environment.
About Us

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 per year, along with benefits that include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. As a valued member of our team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development.

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