IT Security Specialist

In the role of IT Security Specialist at our company, you'll take charge of identifying security requirements and limiting risks through various policies and technical measures. This includes supporting system security initiatives, conducting compliance checks, evaluating security scan outputs, and ensuring operational duties align with relevant industry standards. Your expertise will be vital in crafting information security baselines that comply with our company policies.

To qualify for the IT Security Specialist position, we seek candidates with over 5 years of experience in IT Security and Compliance Management, particularly with Rapid 7 Nexpose. A strong understanding of infrastructure, platform, and application security concepts is essential, along with good communication skills in both English and Czech. While security-related certifications like CCSP, CISSP, or CISM are optional, they are highly valued.

An effective IT Security Specialist should be well-versed in network infrastructure, operating systems, databases, and web application hardening. Proficiency in tools like Rapid 7 Nexpose and a good grasp of ITIL practices will be beneficial. Additionally, the ability to understand new threats and recommend appropriate controls to maintain system integrity is crucial for success in this role.

For the IT Security Specialist role, our hybrid work model allows you to work from our Prague 8 office for part of the week while providing the flexibility to work from home the other 50%. This structure promotes a balanced work environment where you can focus on your tasks while still engaging with your team and the company in person.

Our company culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and adherence to high-security standards, making it an ideal place for IT security professionals. We value communication and detail-oriented solutions that address business constraints, ensuring a productive environment where every team member's expertise is appreciated and utilized.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've utilized Rapid 7 Nexpose, the types of compliance checks you’ve performed, and how those experiences have enhanced system security. Providing metrics, if available, can also showcase your impact.

Discuss your go-to resources, such as security blogs, newsletters, or online forums. Emphasize how staying informed allows you to preemptively address security threats, ensuring proactive measures within your role as IT Security Specialist.

Focus on a specific instance where you discovered a security vulnerability, detailing your thought process and the steps you took to mitigate the risk. Highlight collaboration with team members and any positive outcomes resulting from your actions.

Articulate your approach to compliance, which may include regular audits, risk assessments, and ensuring all stakeholders are trained and informed about relevant policies. Demonstrate your understanding of how compliance affects overall security.

Describe your strategy for effective communication, emphasizing clarity and transparency. Discuss how you tailor your message based on the audience's technical knowledge and ensure all relevant parties are involved in security decisions.

Outline a structured approach to policy development, including research, collaboration with stakeholders, and testing of policies in real-world scenarios. Discuss how you ensure that policies remain relevant and effective over time.

Explain that the principle of least privilege means giving users minimal access rights necessary to perform their job functions. Discuss how applying this principle minimizes risks and vulnerabilities, and provide examples of its implementation.

Share your understanding of incident response as a critical function that involves preparing for, detecting, and responding to security incidents. Discuss your experience with incident response plans and their role in mitigating the impact of security breaches.

Discuss methods you use to assess security effectiveness, such as penetration tests, audits, and user feedback. Speak to the importance of continuous monitoring and adapting security practices based on the evaluation outcomes.

Provide insight into contemporary security challenges, such as the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks or regulatory compliance hurdles. Discuss how your expertise as an IT Security Specialist positions you to tackle these challenges effectively.