IT Security Specialist

🚀 Job Vacancy: IT Security Specialist

🌆 Location: Poland, Kraków / Fully Remote 

✍ Contract: B2B, Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Security Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The IT Security Specialist will play a crucial role in safeguarding our Linux devices connected to AWS cloud, our systems, networks, and data against potential security threats.

Responsibilities:

• Defining, implementing and maintaining the processes required to establish a secure SDLC
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices throughout the organization
• Providing internal security consultations
• Staying up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends
• Documenting all technical procedures and user guides for reference and reporting purposes
• Providing security awareness training to employees and promoting a culture of security awareness
• Penetration Testing
• Handling vulnerabilities and information security incidents
• Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions

What do we expect?

• Proven 5+ years of experience working in IT
• 2 years in sole security role(s)
• Extensive Linux, Network and AWS knowledge
• Strong understanding of IT security-related processes and frameworks (OWASP top ten)
• Understanding of network segmentation and best practices with IOT
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.)
• Understanding of key handling, certificates and root authorities
• Excellent understanding of AWS IAM, JWT Tokens
• Experience with web security scanning tools (such as Burp Suite, Invicti Acunetix, Tenable Nessus)
• Knowledge of cryptography principles (symmetric, asymmetric encryption)
• Knowledge of network/system/application layer attacks (XSS, SSRF, etc.) with some mitigation methods (CSP, CSRF tokens, DOM purification)
• Knowledge of SSO solutions like AWS Cognito
• Good communication skills – you will be deeply involved in maintaining overall security-level cooperation with development teams
• Self-reliance in daily routines and solving problems
• Fluency in speaking and writing in English
• Commitment to constantly improving qualifications – yes, conferences, training and self-development are part of your job :)

Nice-to-have experience:

• Security-related certifications
• Experience with GitLab, JIRA, Confluence
• Familiarity with Agile Manifesto

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning
• Flat management structure
• B2B contract
• A chance to be part of something bigger where what you say matters
• Agile ways of working
• Fun and relaxed working environment where work-life balance is important
• Regular company events (time for fun)
• Office (High quality coffee / Tea / Fruits / Sweets)
• Ability to work alongside young, motivated, eager to learn and talented team

About the Company:

Kolomolo, a global supplier of software engineering and IT outsourcing services, is looking for an IT Security Specialist.

While Kolomolo is a pillar of strength, we shatter the corporate mold. Think agile teams, generous autonomy, and a remote & asynchronous ethos.

We're also big on work-life harmony, inspired by Scandinavian values.

Curious?

Dive deeper into Kolomolo's Career Portal.

What makes us different from other companies?

We prioritize learning and development, and we recognize and reward hard work and intelligence. We treat our staff with respect and trust, giving them responsibilities and seldom checking up on them. We prefer agile ways of working, minimizing unnecessary management and bureaucracy.

Our team is made up of passionate and knowledgeable individuals who love what they do and are always eager to help each other. But it's not all work and no play at our company!

We believe in a healthy work-life balance and foster a fun and inclusive culture.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team that encourages continuous learning, rewards hard work, and values a fun and inclusive work culture. Take your career to new heights with us as, where you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, align your work with your passions, and be part of a team that truly values your contributions.

Apply now and let's embark on an exciting journey of learning, achievements, and camaraderie together!

Cheers to a fulfilling and rewarding career with us!