The Cyprus Research and Academic Network (CYNET) is pleased to announce the opening of a position for the Cyber Security Incident Response Team for Academic and Research Bodies (CYNET-CSIRT). The CYNET-CSIRT team will add value to the existing National CY-CSIRT, which concerns the critical infrastructure of the Central Government of Cyprus, by setting up an equivalent counter-attacking group dealing with educational and research bodies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports and performs her/his duties under the instructions of the Head of CYNET-CSIRT
• Carries out all work on CSIRT operation / services, which will be assigned to her/him by the head of CYNET-CSIRT
• Manages / coordinates actions on security incidents and registers security incidents forwarded to CYNET-CSIRT
• Investigates incidents filed by CYNET-CSIRT related to risk and safety
• Supports CYNET-CSIRT user service teams in restoring infrastructure and services after catastrophic events
• Prepares reports on all incidents filed by CYNET-CSIRT
• Prepares training material, information material and technical manuals
• Informs / trains CYNET-CSIRT staff
• Has knowledge and complies with all CYNET-CSIRT operating procedures
• Collects information on security incidents and electronic evidence
• Performs any other duties assigned to her/him
• Works around a flexible schedule when needed

Academic-Professional Qualifications / Work Experience:

• First degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or other related fields
• Professional certification in areas related such as CCNA Security, COMPTIA Security +, SSCP, CEH, or equivalent, will be considered an advantage
• Experience in relevant fields (ICT) will be considered an advantage
• Postgraduate in the fields of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Electronic
• Engineering / Telecommunications or other related disciplines will be considered an advantage
• Very good knowledge of Greek and English language
• Good presentation skills
• Previous experience in a similar position will be considered as an additional qualification

Other Qualities:

• Team Player
• Professional manners towards colleagues, associates and organisation
• Trustworthy
• Working effectively in strict and tight schedules
• Able to perform under pressure
• Salary: €2.000 (based on experience and qualifications)

General:

All interested parties are requested to send the relevant application form (http://www.cynet.ac.cy/jobs/), CV and copies of the evidence of titles / examinations they have obtained, at the following email address: info@cynet.ac.cy

Applications submitted in any other way than the above or after the deadline or not fully completed or not having attached the necessary documents will be rejected.

Deadline for the submission of applications: Friday, 11th December 2020.

For more information, applicants may contact CYNET (tel.: 22895254) between the hours of 9.00 and 13.00, or send an email to info@cynet.ac.cy, indicating in the email’s subject “Cybersecurity Analyst application”.