Associate Consultant - Cybersecurity
John Keells Information Technology (Pvt) Ltd (JKIT), the consulting and professional IT services arm of John Keells Holdings PLC, (Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange), is a global professional services leader, transforming enterprises with cutting-edge digital solutions.
Driven by a Cloud-first, Mobile-first and AI-first strategy, and strategic partnerships with global leaders like Microsoft, SAP, and Salesforce, JKIT focuses on Strategy, Consulting, Digital, Technology, and Operations for large multinational companies worldwide, empowering businesses with innovation, agility, growth, and security. JKIT has delivered many award-winning solutions to some of the biggest names in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
We invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Associate Consultant – Cybersecurity. The selected candidate will report to the Assistant Manager.
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The Associate Consultant – Cybersecurity will be responsible for:
- Assisting in identifying, investigating, and responding to potential threats.
- Supporting threat intelligence and vulnerability management efforts.
- Preparing documentation and communication of threats.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve the security posture.
- Assisting in the maintenance and administration of the SIEM platform, including monitoring system health and updating configurations.
- Supporting threat hunting and vulnerability assessments.
- Staying updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
- Supporting compliance and audit activities related to security operations.
- Documenting SOPs and playbooks.
- Reporting on security incidents, threat trends, and response activities to management and stakeholders.
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The ideal candidate should possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security principles.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working in Security Operations.
- Knowledge of common attack vectors, malware, and threat actors.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm for learning and staying updated on cybersecurity trends.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
- Familiarity with SIEM tools and cloud environments (an added advantage).
If you’re up for the challenge, please send your resume to careers@johnkeellsit.comor Click on the advert to apply. Please state the position you’re interested in the subject line of your email.