Local IT Security Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Local IT Security Analyst (Cybersecurity): Maintaining and strengthening the cybersecurity posture at a country level with an accent on implementing global security tools, managing day-to-day operations, and incident response. Focus on deploying security solutions, supporting incident response, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with global standards and local regulatory requirements.

Location: Hybrid, Manila

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in employee benefits and engagement, focused on maintaining and strengthening cybersecurity posture at the country level.

What you will do

• Execute and monitor the implementation of global cybersecurity tools and controls, ensuring alignment with security baselines.
• Maintain endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, patch management, and anti-malware compliance across all systems.
• Raise user awareness around cyber threats (e.g., phishing, ransomware) and promote secure behaviors across the organization.
• Serve as the first responder for local cybersecurity alerts and incidents, coordinating triage, containment, and remediation efforts.
• Lead local investigations and root cause analysis, developing and tracking mitigation plans post-incident.
• Support integration of cybersecurity and data protection requirements in local and regional IT projects, performing security risk assessments.
• Assist in internal and external audits, gathering technical evidence to demonstrate compliance with information security standards.

Requirements

• Experience in executing and monitoring global cybersecurity tools and controls.
• Proficiency in maintaining endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, patch management, and anti-malware compliance.
• Proven ability to serve as a first responder for cybersecurity incidents, coordinating triage, containment, and remediation.
• Capability to lead local investigations and root cause analysis, developing mitigation plans.
• Experience in supporting the integration of cybersecurity requirements in IT projects and performing risk assessments.
• Knowledge of information security standards and regulatory requirements for audit support.
• Work format: Hybrid in Manila.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in close collaboration with regional and global security teams.
• Unique opportunity to work across business, IT, and regional/global security teams.
• Focus on staying abreast of the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities to implement proactive security measures.
• Involvement in securing and supporting a dispersed workforce while maintaining productivity and data security.