Posted Jun 04, 2026 923 views
Riphah International University is seeking a dedicated Information Security, to responsible for protecting the organization’s information assets, IT infrastructure, and data from internal and external threats. The role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and information by implementing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory and business requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in information security or cybersecurity roles.
- Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, encryption, and security frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with security tools (SIEM, DLP, EDR, etc.).
- Understanding of risk management and compliance requirements.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and reporting abilities
- Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Establish and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies and maintain a risk register and track risk treatment plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).
- Prepare for internal and external audits and address audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Manage incident response, including investigation, documentation, and resolution.
- Lead incident response activities, investigations, and reporting.
- Perform periodic security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Validate fixes and ensure no residual vulnerabilities remain.
- Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with IT, compliance, and management teams to strengthen security posture.
- Prepare incident reports for management and regulators.
- Implement data classification and data handling standards.
- Ensure encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit and ensure secure data backup and recovery mechanisms.
- Ensure security controls are integrated into BCP and DR plans.
- Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery security controls.
- Conduct periodic security awareness training for employees.
- Provide specialized training for IT and privileged users.
- Manage Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
- Manage endpoint, firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and other security tools.
- Review firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, and endpoint security logs.
- Oversee access control management and identity governance.
- Review security posture of vendors and service providers.
- Ensure security clauses in contracts and SLAs.
- Prepare monthly reports.
Skills
Riphah International University
Riphah International University (RIU) is committed to a holistic and integrated approach in education. We want to build total human personality of our youth with concern for the welfare of humanity. A value based education alone, in our view can produce a generation of dynamic, committed and progressive, leaders and builders of the Ummah. President of Pakistan is the patron of Riphah International University. Maj. Gen Mohammad Zulfiqar Ali Khan TI (M), SBt. (Retd) is the first and founding Chancellor of RIU. The Board of Governors duly represent the Federal Government and the sponsoring body of RIU i.e IIMC-T. The Riphah International University has following faculties with undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programmes:- Riphah International University (RIU) has six faculties: Faculty of Computing Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Faculty of Management Science Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities RIU as a private institute observes the guidelines set by the Higher Education Commission and works within the framework of education policy and regulations formulated by the Federal Government from time to time. Riphah International University is committed to quality education and training with high priority for research and development. It makes use of modern teaching methodologies and techniques/p/p
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