The Cybersecurity Specialist plays a key role in strengthening the university’s cybersecurity posture by implementing security controls, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies. This role acts as the first line of defense in detecting and mitigating cyber threats, working closely with the Cybersecurity Associate and Team Lead to secure the university’s digital assets. The Specialist is responsible for investigating security incidents and improving security awareness among faculty, staff, and Students.

Threat Detection & Incident Handling

• Analyze and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Assist in forensic investigations into security breaches and document findings.
• Assist in refining incident response procedures.

Security Infrastructure & Monitoring

• Administer and monitor security tools such as firewall, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and work with IT teams to remediate identified threats.
• Assist in maintaining log analysis and SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) operations.

Security Awareness & Training

• Conduct cybersecurity awareness sessions for faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop training materials on password management, phishing prevention, and secure online practices.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with the Cybersecurity Associate and IT teams to improve security measures.
• Maintain detailed records of security incidents, findings, and mitigation actions. 
• Contribute to university-wide cybersecurity projects and initiatives.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, and encryption technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools and endpoint security solutions.
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell) for automating security tasks.
• Awareness of cloud security principles (Azure, Google Cloud).
• Ability to analyze security logs and identify anomalies.
• Experience with security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of penetration testing fundamentals and ethical hacking techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for security incidents.

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to assess security threats and recommend effective countermeasures.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures accurate monitoring, reporting, and risk assessment.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with IT teams, community, and cybersecurity leadership.
• Communication Skills – Can explain cybersecurity risks and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive Mindset – Takes initiative in identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Continuous Learning – Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset, staying updated with emerging cybersecurity threats.

At least a Bachelor’s (Hons.) in Computer Science or a closely related field from an HEC-recognized university, Information Security course(s).

• 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT security operations, or network security.
• Experience in incident detection and response, vulnerability management, and security tool administration.
• Exposure to SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
• Prior experience in conducting security awareness training or collaborating with IT teams on security initiatives.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.