IT Security Specialist

Area: Security & Data Protection

Role: IT Security Specialist

Location: [Company Location]

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or Head of IT Security

Position Overview: As an IT Security Specialist, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security architectures to protect critical company data and transaction systems. You will work at the intersection of complex system analytics, cyber risk management, and advanced technical security solutions. This role requires deep knowledge in various areas of IT security, including but not limited to network security, application security, endpoint protection, and encrypted data communications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Architecture:
   • Design and implement multilayered security architectures that provide sophisticated defense against diverse attack vectors.
   • Integrate Advanced Threat Protection systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) management solutions.
2. Risk Analysis and Assessment:
   • Conduct in-depth security risk analyses and assessments, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies to assess threat landscapes and attack surfaces.
   • Develop risk mitigation strategies and business impact analyses to prioritize security initiatives based on business-critical criteria.
3. Cryptographic Security:
   • Implement encryption technologies for data at rest and in transit, including selecting and configuring Public Key Infrastructures (PKI), deploying SSL/TLS for secure endpoint communication, and managing key management processes.
4. Compliance and Data Protection:
   • Monitor compliance with international security standards and data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
   • Implement data protection and data security protocols in line with the latest regulations and best practices in IT security.
5. Incident Response and Forensics:
   • Develop and execute incident response plans and forensic strategies for quick identification and effective response to security incidents.
   • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for conducting investigations and restoring systems post-security incident.
6. Security Assessments and Penetration Testing:
   • Plan and conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities and potential security weaknesses.
   • Apply reverse engineering techniques and develop exploits to assess system resilience against known and emerging threats.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, or similar are highly regarded.
• At least 5 years of specialized experience in IT security, preferably in a high-security industry.
• Expertise in advanced security technologies and protocols, as well as in programming security automation tools.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve complex security problems under pressure.

What We Offer:

• A leading role in an innovative security team at the forefront of cybersecurity technology.
• The opportunity to shape and influence the security landscape in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement.

What We Offer:

• A role at the forefront of designing innovative user experiences in a dynamic industry.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Our Business Model and Values

Arbitrage Investment AG is an investment and holding company focused on innovative and long-term growth markets. Our portfolio spans a variety of sectors including fintech services, renewable energies, biotechnology, medical technology, and advanced artificial intelligence. We aim to consistently grow and innovate through risk-averse arbitrage strategies and diversified investment management.

Our subsidiaries are industry leaders, characterized by their economic efficiency and forward-thinking nature. Sustainable development and the long-term success of these companies are at the heart of our actions. We play an active role in managing, supporting, and advancing our investments to enhance their growth and, when necessary, support their expansion and internationalization.

In collaboration with the management and employees of our subsidiaries, we position ourselves as strategic partners and catalysts. We leverage our extensive experience and expertise to promote synergies and facilitate idea sharing and cooperation among our companies in areas such as research and development, HR management, and talent development.

Despite our close collaboration, it is important to us to maintain the autonomy of our subsidiaries. Their success is based on the competence and dedication of outstanding professionals. With our experienced consultancy, we stand by their side to help achieve common goals and explore new market opportunities.

This is what defines us: Arbitrage Investment AG – Innovative, sustainable, and forward-looking, committed to developing markets and technologies that will shape the world of tomorrow.

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