Information Security Consultant

Job Description:

1. Data Security Experience is Mandatory

2. Data Security tool experience & Good to have :familiarity with DLP solutions such as Symantec, McAfee, Forcepoint, Digital Guardian, or Microsoft DLP solutions.

3. Ability to configure and manage these tools. Experience with endpoint protection platforms and the ability to enforce Data Security policies across devices.

4. Understanding of network architecture, protocols, and securing network data through traffic analysis, firewalls, and network monitoring tools

5. Knowledge of methods for classifying data based on sensitivity, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), intellectual property, or financial records, and how to protect it.

6. managing Incident response

7. Knowledge of encryption methods (both at-rest and in-transit) to secure sensitive data.

8. Experience managing access to sensitive data, including role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and least-privilege principles.

9. Ability to assess risks related to data loss and identify vulnerable areas where Data Security policies should be enforced.

10. Experience in drafting and enforcing data protection policies aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

11. Understanding of how data flows within an organization and identifying points where data may be at risk.

12. Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and work with different departments (legal, compliance, IT).

13. Ability to work with third-party vendors to implement or optimize Data Security solutions.

14. Knowledge of current data leakage and cybersecurity threats, including social engineering, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).

15. Ability to integrate Data Security solutions with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for enhanced monitoring and alerting