Information Security Specialist

Social Discovery Group (https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/about-us)is the world's largest group of social discovery companies which unites more than 50 brands. For more than 20 years, we have been creating premium international dating services and social discovery apps with a focus on video streaming, AI technologies, entertainment, and game mechanics. Our product portfolio includes Dating.com, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, and many others. The products are already used by more than 500 million users in 150 countries around the world.

SDG Invests (https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/investments) in social discovery technology startups around the world. Our Investments (https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/investments) include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Wildly, RAW, EVA AI, Clubhouse, Magnet, Tubit, Woebot, BamBam, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia, Harbour, Space, Auto1, DocSend, AppAnnie, Rapyd, Boom Supersonic, Trading, View, K-Health and many others.

We solve the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection with the help of digital reality.

Our digital nomad team of more than 800 professionals works all over the world. Our international team of like-minded people and professionals solves ambitious daily tasks and creates truly global products. We value focusing on results, a proactive approach, and we are always looking for new and unconventional ideas.

Our teams of digital nomads live and work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, Poland, Israel, Türkiye, Latvia and many others.

We are looking for anInformation Security Specialistfor one of our core products.

Your main tasks will be related to the development of new functionality:

• Administration of existing cybersecurity tools.
• Testing and implementation of new cybersecurity tools.
• Monitoring of cybersecurity events.
• Handling cybersecurity incidents.
• Access management.
• Communication with cybersecurity solutions and services providers.
• Communication with related departments during testing and implementation of new cybersecurity tools.
• Communication with related departments during incident investigations.
• Organization of protection for websites against DDoS and targeted attacks.

What we expect from you:

• 3+ years of experience in the field of cybersecurity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• A solid understanding of real-world trends and threats related to cybersecurity.
• Experience in the operation and configuration of cybersecurity tools (SIEM, DLP, antivirus solutions, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, WAF).
• Experience in conducting cybersecurity incident investigations.
• System administration skills (Windows, Linux).
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies and network security.
• Understanding of common infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities related to web technologies is an advantage.
• Desirable experience with Checkpoint solutions.
• Experience in organizing protection against DDoS attacks on high-traffic websites.
• Experience in organizing external audits of infrastructure security.

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• Health benefits. If you are not eligible for Corporate Medical Insurance, the company will compensate up to $1000 gross per year per employee according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance, or on doctor's fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in the locations where we have offices or co-working. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

Sounds good? Join us now!