##### **Location \- Qatar(1\)** **Urgent** ###### **Security Specialist Duties and Responsibilities** **Minimum experience \- 4 Years** * Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks * Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans * Act on privacy breaches and malware threats * Serve as a security expert and conduct trainings when needed * Draft policies and guidelines * Proven experience as a Computer Security Specialist * Programming skills are preferred (e.g. knowledge of C\+\+, PHP languages) * Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity framework) and risk management methodologies * Knowledge of patch management, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g. TippingPoint) * Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (e.g. SSL/ TLS) * An analytical mind with excellent problem\-solving ability * Outstanding communication and organization skills * Decision\-making skills * Analyze and establish security requirements for your systems/networks * Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification and/or destruction * Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti\-virus software, patch management systems, etc. * Define access privileges, control structures and resources * Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments * Identify abnormalities and report violations * Oversee and monitor routine security administration * Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols * Train fellow employees in security awareness, protocols and procedures * Design and conduct security audits to ensure operational security * Respond immediately to security incidents and provide post\-incident analysis * Research and recommend security upgrades * Provide technical advice to developers regarding various security vulnerabilities like * **SQL Injection, XSS (Cross Site Scripting),Source Code Revelation,Remote File Inclusion,Session Hijacking,Cross Site Request Forgery**