Information Security Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Information Security Specialist with hands-on experience managing enterprise security tools and performing comprehensive security assessments. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation across endpoint, network, and data protection technologies, and a proactive approach to identifying, mitigating, and reporting risks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and optimize core security tools, including DLP, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and SIEM platforms.
• Conduct regular security assessments, risk reviews, and gap analyses to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents while maintaining robust documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen security posture across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints.
• Implement and fine-tune security controls, configurations, and automated policies to prevent data loss and breaches.
• Oversee patch management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation efforts across all environments.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent frameworks.
• Develop security awareness initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of security processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in information security operations, risk management, or cyber defense.
• Proven experience with DLP , EDR , and vulnerability management tools.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, Firewalls, IAM, and Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of incident response, threat management, and compliance frameworks
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 LA, or CISSP (preferred).

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.