- Company Name
- The Premier League
- Job Title
- Information Technology Security Specialist
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Information Technology Security Specialist
**Role Summary**
Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s security infrastructure across network, endpoint, cloud, and web environments. Acts as the primary technical liaison with outsourced security service providers, ensures robust network segmentation, manages security appliances, and delivers incident response and ongoing operational support.
**Expectations**
- Proactively secure enterprise network perimeters, endpoints, and cloud resources.
- Maintain and audit security configurations to meet industry standards and compliance.
- Communicate and coordinate security strategies with external vCISO and internal teams.
- Provide reliable 2nd/3rd‑level support and participate in on‑call rotations to support continuous operations.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Perimeter & Network Security** – Configure and maintain Palo Alto NGFWs (PAN‑OS, Panorama), security policies, VPNs, IDS/IPS.
2. **Network Architecture & Segmentation** – Design and implement segmentation to isolate mission‑critical systems.
3. **Vendor Management (vCISO)** – Liaise with outsourced security service provider to align strategies and expedite recommendations.
4. **Endpoint Protection** – Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across desktops, servers, and laptops.
5. **SIEM & Cloud Security Monitoring** – Set up and monitor Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and incident response.
6. **Web & Cloud Security** – Administer Zscaler/SASE solutions for secure web access and remote connectivity.
7. **Vulnerability Management** – Conduct vulnerability assessments, coordinate patching cycles, and mitigate risks.
8. **Incident Response** – Investigate, contain, and recover from security incidents.
9. **Operational Support** – Provide 2nd/3rd‑level support for critical incidents; rotate on‑call support for 24/7 coverage.
10. **Cross‑Training & Collaboration** – Share security expertise with networking and systems teams; participate in joint training initiatives.
**Required Skills**
- 4–6 years of IT security experience, with proven expertise in security infrastructure management.
- Hands‑on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (PAN‑OS, Panorama).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender Endpoint.
- Experience administering Zscaler/SASE platforms.
- Strong knowledge of network security concepts (VPN, IDS/IPS, segmentation).
- Vulnerability assessment and patch management expertise.
- Incident response and investigation skills.
- Effective vendor relationship management, especially with vCISO/MSSP partners.
- Ability to work in dynamic, potentially 24/7 operational environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration across IT domains.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Zscaler Certified) are highly desirable.