Job description for Senior Executive Information Security at Patec
Key Responsibilities
Network & System Security
• Review and support the design and implementation of secure network architecture (LAN/WAN, VPN, cloud, hybrid)
• Assist in configuring firewalls, network segmentation, and access controls
• Support secure setup of new systems, sites, and integrations
• Apply secure configuration standards to infrastructure and systems
• Implement zero trust principles where applicable
Firewall & Network Security Policy Ownership
• Implement firewall rules based on approved standards and requests
• Perform initial review of firewall rule changes and escalate where needed
• Support enforcement of least-privilege access across network zones
• Assist in managing secure remote access (VPN, admin, third-party)
MDR Integration & Security Visibility
• Ensure systems and network devices are properly onboarded to MDR/SIEM
• Monitor security alerts and escalate incidents based on defined procedures
• Work with MDR provider to investigate and respond to security events
• Support basic tuning of monitoring rules and logging requirements
Security Operations & Risk Support
• Perform vulnerability scans and support remediation tracking
• Assist in risk assessments and identification of security gaps
• Support incident response activities and documentation
• Assist with security audits and testing activities
Change & Project Security Support
• Participate in security review of infrastructure and system changes
• Highlight potential risks (e.g., access exposure, misconfigurations, lateral movement exposure))
• Provide recommendations to improve security posture
Security Governance & Standards
• Establish and maintain network security baseline standards
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
• Define security requirements for new infrastructure, sites, and systems
• Support audits and security assessments
• Assist in aligning implementations with internal standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001)
Collaboration & Awareness
• Work closely with infrastructure and IT teams on secure implementations
• Provide basic security guidance to technical teams when required
• Promote security awareness and good practices
Awareness & Training
• Provide security guidance to IT and business teams
• Promote best practices and awareness
Qualifications & Skills
Education
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience
• 2–5 years in cyber security, network security, and infrastructure security
• Hands-on experience with:
o Firewalls (e.g., SonicWall, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks)
o VPN, endpoint security, or basic IDS/IPS
o Network design or system architecture
• Exposure to enterprise network environments (multi-site preferred)
• Experience supporting projects
• Experience with OT/industrial networks
• Knowledge of compliance/regulations (GDPR, PDPA, etc.)
Technical Skills
• Good understanding of:
o TCP/IP, networking fundamentals
o VLANs, segmentation, and access control concepts
o Firewall rules and basic network security principles
o VPN and remote access security
• Familiarity with:
o SIEM/MDR concepts
o Vulnerability scanning tools
o Basic cloud security concepts
