Cyber Security Specialist

2 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa Gijima Holdings Full time
EXPERIENCE:
  • + 10 years experience in IT industry
  • + 5 years experience in Technical Information Security positions
  • Alignment and experience with good practices essential (CoBIT, ISO17799 or equivalent)
  • Understanding of network protocols, cryptography, operating systems, and security tools is essential
  • The ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and draw conclusions is crucial for threat detection and incident response.
  • Network-based security experience is essential (Fortinet, Checkpoint, Cisco and Palo Alto)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Administration of Network Security Solutions and researching, designing & developing additional protection technologies.
  • Analyzing network logs for suspicious activity.
  • Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
  • Configure Web Application Firewalls (Fortiweb)
  • Configuring Forward and Reverse Proxy
  • Configuring Load balancers (FortiADC)
  • Configuring and Designing FortiAnalyzer reports
  • Configure and Support Zscaler ZIA and ZPA
  • Conducting penetration testing (i.e., simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities)
  • Collaborating with colleagues on incident response.
  • Document policies, procedures and diagrams of the Network security environment.
  • Advanced threat response and investigation skills
  • Technical Lead in the delivery on Network Security solutions. Provide technical Hands-on, assistance, guidance & training to team members.
  • Proving input to the Delivery Solutions Team on RFPs related to Network Security Solutions.
  • Maintain information security technology management based on the industry good practice frameworks consistent with the applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensure an ongoing security technology improvement program across the client through the appropriate mechanisms such as security compliance audits, risk / vulnerability assessment, awareness promotion and education.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure that selected tools are exploited to ensure maximum client risk reduction.
  • Ensure the delivery in accordance with SLA, agreed process and procedures and good practices

KEY COMPENTENCIES:
Knowledge
  • Strong Technical understanding of hardware, software, application development, operations
  • Thorough knowledge of ITIL and COBIT best practice frameworks with specific focus on Security.
  • Strong Network Security Knowledge (Hardware, Software and Scripting)
  • General knowledge of security industries
FORMAL EDUCATION:
  • Grade 12
  • Relevant IT Diploma/ degree
  • Awareness of and strong experience in:
    • +5 years technical experience in deployment of Firewalls and Proxys (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto and Checkpoint)
    • +5 years technical experience in deploying Zscaler ZIA and ZPA
    • Standards-based architecture with an understanding of how to implement, including compliance monitoring and enforceability
TECHNICAL / LEGAL CERTIFICATION
  • ITIL foundation certificate
  • Fortinet NSE4, NSE7 Certidicate
  • Checkpoint CCSE Certificate
  • Zscaler Certified Delivery Specialist- Advantageous
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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