Information Security Specialist

Description:

• National Diploma in Information Technology or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT governance and security.
• Certifications in ITIL foundation, Security+, CISM, SCCM and COBIT will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of patch management or Anti-virus, or vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of group policy management and firewalls (Checkpoint, Sophos).
• Knowledge of Mimecast.
• Knowledge of ManageEngine products (Desktop Central, Log 360, Ops Manager).
• Knowledge of Azure Active Directory.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security.

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Information Technology or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT governance and security.
• Certifications in ITIL foundation, Security+, CISM, SCCM and COBIT will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of patch management or Anti-virus, or vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of group policy management and firewalls (Checkpoint, Sophos).
• Knowledge of Mimecast.
• Knowledge of ManageEngine products (Desktop Central, Log 360, Ops Manager).
• Knowledge of Azure Active Directory.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security.

• Project Management: 5 to 6 years
• Vulnerability Management: 5 to 6 years
• Data Backup Solutions: 5 to 6 years
• It Security Assessments: 5 to 6 years
• It Risk Assessment: 5 to 6 years

• Design, install and manage security mechanisms that protect the company network and information systems against breaches, viruses, and Antispyware.
• Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security controls.
• Protect the system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
• Develop and implement standardised Information Security processes and procedures.
• Respond to internal and external audit findings timeously.
• Group policy management.
• Ensure endpoint protection (Antivirus Software) is always managed and configured properly.
• Ensure Information System compliance and conformance to IT policies and processes.
• Ensure that systems and procedures follow industry standards, e.g., ISO 27000 – 27004.
• Liaise with all departments and IT users to ensure compliance and correction of all IT security issues.
• Conduct IT risk assessments.
• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Research, plan, and implement information security technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Proactively monitor, investigate, and report on information security incidents, Internet use, and ICT policy breaches.

• Design, install and manage security mechanisms that protect the company network and information systems against breaches, viruses, and Antispyware.
• Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security controls.
• Protect the system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
• Develop and implement standardised Information Security processes and procedures.
• Respond to internal and external audit findings timeously.
• Group policy management.
• Ensure endpoint protection (Antivirus Software) is always managed and configured properly.
• Ensure Information System compliance and conformance to IT policies and processes.
• Ensure that systems and procedures follow industry standards, e.g., ISO 27000 – 27004.
• Liaise with all departments and IT users to ensure compliance and correction of all IT security issues.
• Conduct IT risk assessments.
• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Research, plan, and implement information security technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Proactively monitor, investigate, and report on information security incidents, Internet use, and ICT policy breaches.