POSITION: Threat Hunting and Response Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Information Security

BAND:  M2

ADVERT END DATE: May 3, 2025

JOB PURPOSE: The role holder is responsible for proactive identification and analysis/investigation of new attacks, or attacks currently underway and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to contain and remediate the impact as quickly as possible

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify advanced threats that are not detected via traditional security tools.
• Identify and report vulnerabilities in applications through Vulnerability and Penetration testing of existing and new applications and systems using techniques and tactics adopted by threat actors.
• Review of infrastructure requirements for new deployments to ensure adherence to established security standards
• Manage and coordinate vulnerability and Penetration Testing on all systems and applications Bank-wide
• Ensure compliance of networks devices, servers and other infrastructure to established system hardening and control standards.
• Ensure all applications deployed to the production environments adhere to established security standards
• Support the operation and maintenance of ISMS to ensure compliance with all applicable Information Security standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices in advanced persistent threats; tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of attackers; and forensics
• Coordinate with SOC analysts to review security incidents to identify and mitigate threats to CBG’s IT estate.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Professional qualifications in Security
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar role with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in Information Security & Risk Management is required
• Strong working knowledge in application security
• Strong programming background