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The role requires strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to proactively strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture.\nKey Responsibilities\nMonitor networks, systems, applications, and endpoints to identify suspicious activities and potential security threats.\nIdentify, assess, and manage security vulnerabilities through regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.\nImplement and maintain security controls, firewalls, antivirus solutions, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and endpoint protection tools.\nInvestigate security incidents, analyze threats, and coordinate incident response and recovery activities.\nConduct security audits, risk assessments, and system reviews to identify weaknesses and recommend appropriate improvements.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.\nEnsure secure configuration and maintenance of servers, networks, databases, applications, and other 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