IT Specialist - Cyber Security
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Location/s: Bengaluru
Recruiter contact: Supriya Yadavalli
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About the business unit
Mott MacDonald’s support services are the driving force behind our organisation enabling us to run efficiently and effectively. The team works collaboratively to offer specialist advice, best practice and technology to all areas of our business specifically designed for our global reach.
Job Description:
Working as an IT Specialist in Cyber Security you will assist and advise the IT Manager for Cyber Security regarding Risk Analysis and Remediation
Risk Analysis and Remediation Service Desk analyst you will be the first point of contact for all employees seeking to resolve IT issues. Speedy and intelligent resolution of IT incidents is the key to ensuring that Mott MacDonald can deliver on its promises to its clients.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
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Proactively seeking out the most effective means of monitoring information security related activities, by use of existing tools, or the investigation of new tools and methods
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Developing and adopting appropriate Risk Assessment methodologies to ensure we are correctly prioritizing the risks we have identified.
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Assist in the monitoring and resolution of all Information Security issues as they occur, driving through forensic investigation and remediation as appropriate.
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Feedback all lessons learned into Operational and/or Governance systems.
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Drive and support information security related change in Operational teams
Governance
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Advice on appropriate security posture (approach, risks, technical measures, awareness) from the point of view of the business (both overall and specific teams)
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Assist with driving cultural change in the organization by helping people understand risks and make better choices to address enterprise security weaknesses.
Communications
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Responsible for working with BMS and IT teams to communicate to the business and IT on known threats and best practices for information security, as they evolve.
Operational
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Advice on all requirements around information security and appropriate use of specific systems or services, both those provided by IT or as required by the business, including projects with special security requirements and setup.
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Acting as a point of contact for Information Security champions within operational IT teams, advising on appropriate responses, escalation as required.
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Supervise the development of and relationship with the (planned) Security Operations Centre
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Help to ensure that risk is measured and understood effectively by operational teams.
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Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
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Assist with prioritisation of security controls and remediation.
Architecture
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Review and recommend tools and processes for managing information security around new and existing systems.
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Price out solutions and advise on the best risk solution portfolio.
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Identify, review and evaluate technology risk.
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Input to design choices for new systems to ensure security is addressed appropriately.
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Scan and provide feedback on new products and risks to inform management strategy.
Candidate Specification:
Essential:
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Demonstrable experience of business operations and processes in a large multinational or global organisation
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In-depth understanding of the Office 365 platform and Microsoft Windows Domain environment
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In-depth understanding of modern cloud and network technologies and protocols
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Demonstrate appreciation for user-centred design, experience, and usability
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Experience with mobile applications
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Working knowledge of international data privacy, data residency, and information security requirements
Desirable:
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High degree of understanding of the evolving global and internal IT environments
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Knowledge of all Threat areas (deliberate, accidental, internal, external)
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Extensive experience of the ISO 27001 Information Security Management framework
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Understanding of Cyber Essential Plus and similar government security standards
Personal Attributes:
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Passionate about technology and learning.
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Ability to balance demands and priorities and think clearly under pressure.
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Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
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Excellent conflict resolution, communication, and collaboration skills.
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Logical and analytical approach to solving problems.
We can offer (subject to Company’s policy):
- Agile and safe working environment
- Competitive annual leave and sick leaves
- Group incentive scheme
- Group term life insurance, Workmen’s compensation and Group medical insurance coverage
- Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities
- Global collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Digital Innovation and Transformation
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.