IS/IT Security Specialista/ka Senior

As an IS/IT Security Specialist (ka) Senior, your main responsibilities include identifying and mitigating risks associated with business and IT activities. You will conduct thorough analyses of proposed designs, execute security testing, and ensure compliance with security standards like ISO 27000 and GDPR, all while collaborating dynamically within an agile setting.

To be considered for the IS/IT Security Specialist (ka) Senior role, candidates must have practical experience in security analysis, a strong understanding of technical standards, and knowledge of legislation relevant to IS/IT security. Proficiency in English and familiarity with agile methodologies are also essential.

Preferred experience for the IS/IT Security Specialist (ka) Senior role includes a solid background in evaluating the effectiveness of security solutions within the banking sector, conducting security tests, and applying best practices in secure application development, particularly from frameworks like OWASP.

Key soft skills for an IS/IT Security Specialist (ka) Senior include strong communication abilities, logical reasoning, persuasive skills, and a reliable, organized work ethic. The role requires you to effectively communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Yes, familiarity with agile methodologies is necessary for an IS/IT Security Specialist (ka) Senior. Agile principles underpin many of the team's project workflows, and understanding these approaches will enhance your effectiveness in the role.

In your response, share a specific example where you conducted risk analysis, the steps you took to address the risk, and how your actions contributed to enhancing the overall security posture of the project.

Discuss various resources you rely on, such as industry publications, academic journals, security forums, and training opportunities. Mention any memberships in relevant professional organizations.

Provide detailed insights into your experiences with regulations like GDPR, ISO 27000, and PCI DSS, explaining how you ensured compliance in past roles and your understanding of their importance in cybersecurity.

Outline a step-by-step approach, including reviewing the application’s architecture, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and working with developers to implement security best practices during the development phase.

Discuss your experience with various security frameworks, including OWASP, NIST, and any other relevant standards. Provide specific examples of how you've implemented these frameworks in your previous work.

Share a specific initiative, including the goals set, the methods you used to achieve those goals, and the resulting impact on the organization’s security posture. Highlight teamwork and leadership aspects.

Discuss your methods for training teams, such as workshops, presentations, or e-learning modules, and provide examples of how you’ve raised awareness about security best practices in past roles.

Mention specific tools you’ve used, detailing your experience with each, including how they helped you uncover vulnerabilities and the importance of such tools in the overall security process.

Explain your strategy for triaging security tasks based on risk level, potential impact, and resources available. Discuss how you ensure timely effective security measures without slowing down development.

Provide an example of a challenge, including the context, actions taken to address the issue, and the lessons learned. Emphasize resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking throughout the process.