Senior Specialist: Cyber Security

1 week ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time

Role purpose:

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide supervisory technology security assurance, guidance, and support to the Vodacom Group.
Assure that security is embedded in IT systems and Network Infrastructure (Mobile, IS, and Enterprise) across the Vodacom Group.
Defining, implementing, and efficiently maintaining technology security controls and requirements.
Ensure timely delivery of technology security assurance and support for projects.
Ensure compliance with Legal and Regulatory requirements.
Provide SME input to Technology Security Policy requirements and procedures.
Support Technology Security awareness programs and educational efforts.
Provide accurate and timely reporting of technology security risks identified during project engagement and propose remediation and mitigation options.
Fulfill key customers' obligations and stakeholders' expectations.
Participate in the creation and execution of technology security strategy.

The role requires the individual to monitor information security governance, risk, and compliance by Vodacom Corporate IT, Mobile, and Enterprise Business domains.

Engage with the stakeholders on control effectiveness and deficiencies in the design and operating effectiveness of information security controls, design and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.

Interpret and manage the controls and capabilities required for Vodacom to establish and comply with an information security management system in alignment with information security international best practices and/or industry standard(s).

Develop, manage and implement the Vodacom information security audit and assurance plans and schedules, including any specific business needs and requirements (including PCI, ISO27001, GDPR, POPIA, Cyber Crime Bill).

Manage and conduct formal information security risk analyses, reviews, tests, audits, and/or self-assessments.
Design appropriate remedial actions for identified risks, drive remediation of findings, and management of risks and exemptions.
Participate in IT general controls and compliance testing activities and/or audits.
Report information security risks in an appropriate way for different audiences.
Collaborate with various key stakeholders, and provide information security advice to stakeholders.

Ideally you should possess the following:
Matric/Grade 12 is essential.
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or other related fields.
5+ years of experience in a Tech Security role where you meet business deliverables.
Knowledge of common information technology management/compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.

Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and privacy requirements, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry (PCI)/Data Security Standard.

Proven experience managing and operating multiple security programs, projects, and initiatives.
An ability to think strategically and drive change.
A deep understanding of Technology Security risks and mitigating solutions.

Diverse security background with knowledge in several areas including layered security architecture; internet protocols; firewalls; VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, network access control and network segmentation, anti-malware and spam technologies; risk and vulnerability assessments, and compliance.

Security concepts related to DNS, routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services, and DDOS mitigation technologies.
Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.
Practices and methods of enterprise architecture and security architecture.
Network security architecture development and definition.
Web Security & Encryption.
Strong organizational skills and an entrepreneurial drive with a history of recruiting and developing high-performing teams.
Ability to work under time and resource pressure.
An ability and desire to communicate and work with a broad set of stakeholders.
A customer-focused, responsive, and transparent attitude.

Closing date for Applications: 03 March 2023.
The base location for this role is
Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

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