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Senior / Lead Information Security Engineer - WorkWave

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Full-Time

WorkWave is a field service management software that provides SaaS solutions for businesses in the service industry (HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical, Cleaning, Lawn & Landscape, Home Delivery, Logistics & Distribution). We empower these businesses to deliver exceptional customer experiences and grow their customer base on our efficient and easy-to-use platform.

WorkWave Team is looking for innovative Information Security Engineers who want to be part of a team of creative and talented individuals.  Our teams are a mix of technologists, product managers, development engineers, and UI/UX designers, all working together to deliver our vision.  You will be a part of our WorkWave team, helping to develop & support the WorkWave products

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, infrastructure security, risk management, and compliance. This role is crucial in ensuring our systems and data remain secure, compliant, and resilient against threats.

Responsibilities 

  • Architect and enforce robust security frameworks across AWS and Azure platforms.

  • Manage Cloud Security Posture, ensuring cloud environments are secure and compliant.

  • Implement and monitor identity and access management solutions in cloud infrastructure.

  • Implement and configure cloud-based security solutions, including AWS and Azure specific solutions like CloudTrail, GuardDuty, AWS WAF, Azure WAF, etc.

  • Monitor security tools and review logs for anomalies to detect and respond to threats in a timely manner.

  • Conduct thorough incident response and forensic analysis.

  • Provide timely issue resolutions by evaluating, tracking, escalating, managing all requests/problems reported

  • Take ownership of security incidents, driving swift detection, analysis, containment, and remediation.

  • Manage and configure SIEM systems (e.g. Splunk) to enhance security posture; monitor, analyze, and visualize security data.

  • Implement and manage web applications and network firewalls.

  • Secure on-premises, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures, focusing on system integrity and availability.

  • Conduct regular network and system security audits.

  • Design and maintain secure network architectures, implement firewall rules, and safeguard network traffic from malicious actors.

  • Manage and monitor the company's network security infrastructure, including firewalls,

  • intrusion detection/prevention systems, cloud gateways, email servers, endpoint protection systems, Extended detection and response (XDR) and VPNs.

  • Perform Firewall audits and segmentation tests as required by compliance guidelines.

  • Oversee patch validation and management processes.

  • Ensure robust identity and access management protocols are in place.

  • Validate disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) processes.

  • Conduct enterprise risk assessments and manage mitigation strategies.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain cloud security policies and procedures.

  • Assess and manage vendor compliance and third-party risks.

  • Conduct privacy management and data protection assessments.

  • Design and validate secure architecture solutions.

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

  • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer, Splunk security admin or equivalent).

  • 4-5 years of experience in information security or a related field.

  • Hands-on experience with security operations in a complex, dynamic environment.

  • Proven track record of managing compliance initiatives and security audits.

  • Experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.

  • Experience in DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline security.

  • Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).

  • Strong understanding of security compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC, ISO, PrivacyShield/Data Privacy Framework).

  • Proficiency in security tools and technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.

  • Experience with threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.

  • Knowledge of cloud security principles and practices, particularly with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

  • Strong knowledge of network security, system security, and secure architecture design.

  • Experience with enterprise risk management and vendor compliance assessments.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and raise security awareness among employees.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex security incidents.

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.

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