IT Security Specialist

3 - 5 Years

1 Opening

Hyderabad

Role Overview

As an IT Security Specialist, you will support project teams by identifying and fixing security issues that could delay progress. You'll provide practical, risk-based solutions to keep projects moving while maintaining strong security standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to help meet deadlines by solving security-related issues.
• Identify and fix technical security problems during project delivery.
• Offer expert advice on security best practices and ensure alignment with company policies.
• Balance security needs with project and business goals.
• Keep up to date with new security threats and solutions.
• Investigate security incidents and help prevent future issues.
• Provide day-to-day support for IT security-related problems.
• Maintain and improve security processes, standards, and documentation.

Key Skills

• Good knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Understanding of core security principles (e.g. least privilege, defense-in-depth).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, SSCP, CCSP, etc. are a plus.

Technical Experience

• Familiarity with tools like:

• CrowdStrike EDR

• Digital certificate management
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF) like Imperva
• VPN, Web Proxies, Endpoint Protection
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Background in multi-platform environments (Linux, Windows, UNIX).
• Understanding of security standards (e.g. PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISM).

• Experience in:

• Firewalls, intrusion detection

• Incident response and policy writing
• Vulnerability testing and compliance
• Designing and implementing security controls for web platforms
• Comfortable working with vendors, partners, and internal teams to ensure compliance during audits or tenders.

Other Responsibilities

• Follow Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) guidelines.
• Help improve and follow company quality systems and processes.
• Keep training and certification records up to date.
• Report and help fix any issues that affect quality or compliance.

IT Security Specialist,Unix,Windows,Linux

Technical: IT Security, Linux, Windows, UNIX, CrowdStrike, Imperva WAF, AWS, Azure

Compliance: PCI DSS, ISO, ISM

Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc. (preferred)

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.