Information Security Specialist at Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a global technology company that builds apps at the intersection of dating, social, and entertainment. The company's portfolio includes 70 social discovery platforms with a focus on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming. We actively support and invest in social discovery startups worldwide through our CVC fund.

More than 500 million people in 150 countries enjoy our products, and we strive to have ten times as many.

SDG invests in social discovery technology startups around the world. Our Investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, RAW, EVA AI, Clubhouse, Magnet, Woebot, 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 1200 professionals works all over the world. Together, we are solving the prevalent problem of loneliness and shaping Social Life 3.0 — a new digital reality where people will be able to fulfil their needs for communication and attention from other people and artificial life forms.

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

We are looking for a Information Security Specialist.

Your main tasks will be:

• Oversee and administer existing Information Security (IS) tools to ensure optimal protection and performance;
• Test and deploy innovative IS tools, staying ahead of evolving security threats;
• Continuously monitor and analyze IS events, proactively identifying potential risks;
• Efficiently manage and resolve IS incidents, ensuring minimal impact on operations;
• Handle access management to safeguard sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access;
• Collaborate with IS solution and service providers to ensure seamless integration and functionality;
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during the testing and deployment of new IS tools, ensuring smooth implementation;
• Lead and participate in incident investigations alongside related departments to uncover root causes and implement solutions;
• Organize and implement robust protection for websites against DDoS and hacking attacks, safeguarding digital assets;
• Work alongside compliance specialists to develop and formalize IS policies, ensuring regulatory adherence;
• Create and maintain IS-related regulations to foster a secure operational environment.

We expect from you:

• 5+ years of proven experience in Information Security (IS), demonstrating hands-on expertise in the field;
• A degree in a relevant technical discipline;
• A deep understanding of real-world IS trends, threats, and vulnerabilities;
• Extensive experience in configuring and managing IS tools, including firewalls, DLP systems, antivirus software, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, WAF, and ATT&CK frameworks;
• Strong incident response skills, with experience in conducting thorough IS investigations. CISSP / MCSE certification preferred;
• Solid networking knowledge, including an understanding of OSI model layers;
• Proficient in system administration (Windows, Linux), with knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure);
• Expertise in network security and a solid understanding of networking technologies;
• Familiarity with common infrastructure vulnerabilities and web-related vulnerabilities is a plus;
• Experience with Checkpoint solutions is highly desirable;
• Proven track record of organizing DDoS protection for high-traffic websites;
• Experience in coordinating external security audits for infrastructure security evaluation.

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 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 you with up to $ 1,000 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 our offices or co-working locations. 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!