Computer science 

Cyprus

Cyprus Research and Academic Network

Information Technology

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineers

Cyprus Research and Academic Network&nbsp; (CYNET) &nbsp;CYBER SECURITY ANALYST CYNET &nbsp;The Cyprus Research and Academic Network (CYNET) is the national research and education&nbsp;network in Cyprus, providing high-speed internet, connectivity, and IT services to academic and&nbsp;research institutions. CYNET plays a crucial role in supporting education and research in Cyprus&nbsp;by offering secure and reliable infrastructure for information exchange, collaboration, and&nbsp; innovation. &nbsp;CYNET-CSIRT is the dedicated Cyber Security Incident Response Team within CYNET,&nbsp;established to provide specialized cyber security support and incident response services to Cyprus’&nbsp;academic and research communities. By addressing cybersecurity incidents and promoting&nbsp;resilience, CYNET-CSIRT enhances the security posture of educational institutions and contributes&nbsp;to national efforts in safeguarding critical research and academic infrastructure. &nbsp;The Cyprus Research and Academic Network (CYNET) is seeking to recruit an experienced and&nbsp;skilled Cyber Security Analyst to join its team. The successful candidate must have a strong&nbsp;understanding of cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and cybersecurity frameworks. Key&nbsp;responsibilities include identifying and mitigating cyber threats, managing security incidents, and&nbsp;implementing best practices in cybersecurity to enhance the organization's resilience and protect&nbsp; the academic and research community. &nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reports and performs her/his duties under the instructions of the Head of CYNET-CSIRT.</li><li>Proposes, coordinates, and assists in European projects related to cybersecurity and&nbsp;incident response, contributing to the development and integration of solutions that&nbsp;enhance security for academic and research bodies.</li><li>Works closely with the Digital Security Authority of Cyprus and other European entities, in&nbsp;order to align cybersecurity measures with national and EU standards, fostering&nbsp;collaborative security initiatives.</li><li>Carries out all work on CSIRT operation/services assigned to him/her by the Head of&nbsp;CYNET-CSIRT.</li><li>Manages / coordinates actions on security incidents and registers security incidents&nbsp;forwarded to CYNET-CSIRT.</li><li>Investigates incidents filed by CYNET-CSIRT related to risk and safety.</li><li>Supports CYNET-CSIRT user service teams in restoring infrastructure and services after&nbsp;catastrophic events.</li><li>Prepares reports on all incidents filed by CYNET-CSIRT.</li><li>Prepares training material, information material and technical manuals.</li><li>Informs / trains CYNET staff.</li><li>Has knowledge and complies with all CYNET-CSIRT operating procedures.</li><li>Collects information on security incidents and electronic evidence.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure including routing (e.g.&nbsp;BGP, OSPF), switching, VPNs, firewalls, and monitoring systems.</li><li>Ensure high availability and resilience of the CYNET core and access networks serving&nbsp;academic and research institutions.</li><li>Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues, ensuring timely&nbsp;resolution of incidents affecting connectivity or service quality.</li><li>Configure and manage VPNs (IPSec, SSL), DNS, DHCP, and related services.</li><li>Support the integration of cybersecurity controls within network architecture to align with&nbsp;NIS2 and ISO 27001 requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with vendors and external partners to coordinate upgrades, changes, or&nbsp;incident resolution involving external network providers or backbone infrastructure.</li><li>Document network architecture, configurations, and procedures, and maintain accurate&nbsp;technical records.</li><li>Works around a flexible schedule when needed. &nbsp;</li></ul>Academic / Professional Qualifications / Work Experience:<ul><li>First degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Electronic&nbsp;Engineering, Telecommunications or other related fields.</li><li>Strong understanding of network technologies and protocols, including BGP, OSPF,&nbsp;MPLS, DNS, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), and firewalls.</li><li>Practical experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and secure configuration of&nbsp;routers, switches, and firewalls.</li><li>Knowledge of NIS2 Directive requirements and experience aligning cybersecurity practices&nbsp;with NIS2 standards, particularly in sectors such as research, education, or critical&nbsp;infrastructure.</li><li>Strong understanding of risk management, incident response, and threat analysis in line&nbsp;with ISO 27001 controls and NIS2 compliance requirements.</li><li>Professional certifications such as CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CCNA&nbsp;Security, COMPTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, or equivalent will be considered an advantage.</li><li>Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and national/EU regulatory bodies for&nbsp;compliance with ISO 27001 and NIS2, contributing to cybersecurity strategy development&nbsp;and reporting.</li><li>Experience in relevant fields (ICT, cybersecurity, networking) will be considered an&nbsp;advantage.</li><li>Postgraduate degree in the fields of Computer Science, Computer Engineering,&nbsp;Information Security, Cybersecurity, Electronic Engineering/Telecommunications or other&nbsp;related disciplines will be considered an advantage.</li><li>Very good knowledge of Greek and English language.</li><li>Good presentation skills. &nbsp;</li></ul>Other Qualities:<ul><li>Team Player</li><li>Professional manners towards colleagues, associates and organization</li><li>Trustworthy</li><li>Working effectively in strict and tight schedules</li><li>Able to perform under pressure &nbsp;</li></ul>Salary:<ul><li>Based on experience and qualifications &nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technologies</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work environment</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and growth &nbsp;</li></ul>General:<ul><li>All interested parties are requested to send the relevant application form&nbsp;(https://cynet.ac.cy/about/vacancies), CV and copies of the evidence of titles /&nbsp;examinations they have obtained, at the following email address:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:secretariat@cynet.ac.cy">secretariat@cynet.ac.cy</a></li><li>Applications submitted in any other way than the above or after the deadline or not fully&nbsp;completed or not having attached the necessary documents will be rejected.</li><li>Deadline for the submission of applications: 09:00, 26th May 2025. &nbsp;</li></ul>For more information, applicants may contact CYNET (tel.: 96597015) between 9.00 and&nbsp;13.00 hours, or send an email to secretariat@cynet.ac.cy, indicating in the email’

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