Security Technician

Description

First Focus is Australia'sbest Managed Service Provider (MSP), with a team of over 300 technical professionals across offices in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. We have grown consistently and profitably for over 15 years, and we're continuing to win new clients and challenge ourselves to rise to new heights.

We have just started the search for the best Security Technician in the Philippines who will be supporting aspects of our customers' technical environments across Australia. Why would such an amazing and talented individual consider coming to First Focus? What makes First Focus better than where you are today?

• We actively promote equal opportunity and fair treatment for all our employees, irrespective of their position, location or nationality, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture -grow your career
• We understand the value you deliver, and we will give you the support to get the job done - be supported tobe awesome
• We find and retain the best - best Project Engineers, best technical escalation, best team leads and managers,best team
• We encourage transparency as one of the foundations of our culture, creating a healthier, more productive work environment while actively discouraging toxicity -be heard , feel safe to speak up

Duties

In this role, you will be involved in:

• Performing proactive patching on various applications to support clients' vulnerability management plans
• Collecting and collating data to support regular cybersecurity-related reporting activities
• Conducting health checks on existing client solution implementations, including Security Awareness Training Platforms, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), Firewalls, and Application Control
• Provision of technical support and troubleshooting for security-related issues to customers based in Australia
• Staying up to date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices
• Maintenance of documentation concerning security procedures, processes, and incidents
• Assisting in conducting post-incident reviews and implementing corrective actions
• Documentation and logging of all actions into ticketing system
• Potentially responsibilities may also include some incident response

Office Address:

• 29th Floor, Robinsons Cyberscape Gamma, Topaz Road, Ortigas Pasig City Metro Manila Philippines
• 26th floor, Axis Tower One Building, Filinvest Ave, Alabang, Muntinlupa

Requirements

To succeed in this role, we don't expect you to have skills in all of these areas but a working knowledge will give you an advantage:

• Proven experience in a cybersecurity or a related role, with a focus on vulnerability management, patching, and incident response
• Knowledge and understanding of common security frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies, including EDR, Firewalls, and Application Control solutions
• A general knowledge of technical infrastructure from desktop to firewall, including LAN & WAN networking principles
• Experience working with an IT outsourcer or managed service provider (MSP)
• An understanding of ticketing systems and customer service principles
• Experience with Connectwise, Labtech, and/or Solarwinds Orion (Desired)
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English (Mandatory)

Qualifications

Possession of these certifications will give you an advantage for this role, so if you have any of these, please make sure to let us know:

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Ethical Ha-cker (CEH), or equivalent
• Vendor certifications from Fortinet, Sophos, Avanade etc

Benefits

First Focus’ values are based around keeping everyone informed, aligned, supported, and rewarding performance. Some examples of this include:

• First Focus understands the importance of flexibility for asatisfying work-life balance , which is why we offer hybrid working arrangements.
• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply embedded in our DNA - we offer1 paid study day every month and support employees towardscertifications and qualifications -we will pay for the exam and will also give you a pay rise for achieving certs (conditions apply, of course)
• HMO from the first day of your employment
• Addition of one (1) dependent (e.g., your spouse) to the Company's HMO policy (which includes medical coverage plus dental benefits package) on the first day of your employment
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counselors
• Dayshift, weekends off* plus25 days paid days leave annually
• Employee Referral Program (Php 20,000)
• Employee MVP Award (Php 10,000)
• Social events, End of Financial Year and Christmas
• Employee Profit Sharing*
• Loyalty bonus for long-term employees*