Local IT Security Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Local IT Security Analyst (Cybersecurity): Maintaining and strengthening the cybersecurity posture at the country level with an accent on implementing global security tools and controls, managing day-to-day operations, and responding to incidents. Focus on ensuring compliance with security baselines, raising user awareness, and supporting security integration in local IT projects.

Location: Hybrid (Manila)

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on digital employee benefits.

What you will do

• Execute and monitor the implementation of global cybersecurity tools and controls.
• Maintain endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, patch management, and anti-malware compliance.
• Raise user awareness around cyber threats and contribute to security training sessions and phishing simulations.
• Serve as the first responder for local cybersecurity alerts and incidents, coordinating triage and remediation.
• Support the integration of cybersecurity and data protection requirements in local and regional IT projects.
• Assist in internal and external audits and respond to client inquiries related to information security policies.

Requirements

• Work in close collaboration with the Regional IT Security Manager and global security teams.
• Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Experience maintaining endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, patch management, and anti-malware.
• Ability to implement security policies and ensure proper enforcement across the organization.
• Capable of coordinating incident triage, containment, and remediation efforts.
• Experience performing security risk assessments and evaluating threats during project design and delivery.