Cybersecurity Assistant

Job Description

As part of our commitment to Emiratisation, this role is prioritised for Emirati talent - supporting the development of future leaders in the insurance industry.

Purpose

The Cyber Security Assistant is responsible for the day to day administration of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in addition to the administration and maintenance of enterprise systems.

Key Tasks & Duties

In this exciting role you will undertake the following duties:

• Assist in implementing and monitoring security measures to safeguard computer networks and information.
• Support senior team members in assessing system vulnerabilities, proposing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing them.
• Ensure the maintenance of appropriate security controls to protect digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Aid in responding to computer security breaches and viruses, guided by senior engineers.
• Participate in security event monitoring and correlation activities within a tiered Security Operations Center (SOC), while learning from and supporting senior team members.
• Assist in detecting and responding to IT security incidents using Cyber Network Defense (CND) analyst toolsets under the supervision of experienced engineers.
• Conduct research on threats, document their behaviors, and monitor updates from external Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) and Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs).
• Support the team in providing recommendations for threat mitigation strategies.
• Assist in performing routine event reporting over time, including trend reporting and analysis.

Key skills and experience required:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
• a passion for cyber security and a keen interest in IT
• excellent IT skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security
• an understanding of the cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them
• a good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and anti-virus
• analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess risks, threats, patterns and trends
• teamworking skills for collaborating with team members and clients
• verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, with an ability to communicate with a range of technical and non-technical team members and other relevant individuals
• written communication skills, for example to write technical reports
• time-management and organisational skills to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines
• the ability to multitask and prioritise your workload
• excellent attention to detail
• an ability to work under pressure, particularly when dealing with threats and at times of high demand.

• Takes personal responsibility for managing internal and external client relationships.
• Takes pride in and accountability for understanding and exceeding client expectations.
• Focuses on adding value.
• Delivers what the client expects, knows what they desire, and impresses them by delivering the unexpected.
• Written and verbal communication is clear and concise.

• Attend in house classes and workshops for continuing development.
• Attend training programs, conferences or courses to improve present job skills.
• Complete all mandatory training within agreed timescales.
• Take responsibility for own career and development.
• Treat all associates with dignity, fairness and respect.
• Represents Lockton well within the community.

• Promotes growth through excellence in service provided.
• Identifies and promotes cross selling opportunities.
• Works with clients, markets & associates to ensure cash management is within agreed standards and targets.

• Demonstrates flexibility to change.
• Identifies improvement opportunities.
• Ensures quality is evidenced.
• Ensures compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements through following.
• Lockton policies and procedures
• Maintains specialised knowledge in order to provide maximum value to the client