The Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Location: Dhaka
- Experience: At least 3 years
- Published: 25 Jul 2024
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Experience
- At least 3 years
Additional Requirements
- 3 to 5+ years experience as a cybersecurity professional focusing on Microsoft Defender solutions.
- 3 + years experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, and cloud security best practices.
- Strong knowledge of security policies, standards, and industry regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.
Responsibilities & Context
Dhaka, Bangladesh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, New Delhi, India, Jakarta, Indonesia, Vientiane, Laos, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kathmandu, Nepal, Suva, Fiji, Colombo, Sri Lanka, or Bangkok, Thailand
Full-time- Hybrid in office
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equity, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Position Summary:
- Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to significantly impact a dynamic, international organization? Join our team as a Cybersecurity System Administrator and become a crucial guardian of our digital landscape. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, In this role, you will actively monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, ensuring the safety and integrity of our systems. You’ll take the lead in enhancing our security posture by working closely with advanced tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR, along with other cutting-edge security solutions.
- Your expertise will be essential in safeguarding our sensitive data and infrastructure from potential threats. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing robust security policies and procedures tailored to an organization with over 1,000 endpoints and identities across the globe. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a talented team, contributing to the security of an international network.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitor and analyze logs and alerts generated by Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR solutions to detect potential security incidents and threats.
- Incident Response: Investigate security incidents, including containment and eradication of threats, and work towards restoring normal operations. Patch Management: Review and implement security updates and patches for systems, including Azure, Office 365, Fortinet, Meraki, and other services.
- Security Assessments: Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential weaknesses in our infrastructure and applications.
- Policy Development: Create and maintain security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Threat Intelligence: Stay current with the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities and recommend and implement countermeasures to mitigate risks.
- Training and Education: Use automated systems, remote webinars, and in-person sessions to provide employees with training and guidance on security best practices and procedures.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network administrators, IT system administrators, and software developers, to ensure end-to-end security.
- Identity and Access Management: Monitor and manage identity and access management solutions, ensuring secure access to resources, especially in remote work and collaboration scenarios. Understand and develop conditional access policies for applications and resources.
- Incident Lifecycle Management: Assist Global IS team with incident response, threat hunting, and overall incident management activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Dhaka