Senior Security Specialist

3 weeks ago


Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Life Ltd. Full time

1. Strategy and Planning
- Create and maintain the enterprise’s security architecture design.
- Lead, Plan and Implement all security and network projects as per the Security Strategy and Security Program.
- Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures and associated plans for system security and user system access based on industry-standard best practices.
- Assess a need for any security reconfigurations (minor or significant) and execute them as required.
- Keep current with emerging security trends and global threats.
- Collaborating with various departments in IT and business to steer the security journey, ensuring that our digital footprint remains secure.
- Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancements and development efforts.
- Continual enhancing of the security visibility and control for the 24/7 SOC team.

2. Acquisition and Deployment
- Select and acquire additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security as per the enterprise’s existing procurement processes.
- Negotiate with different security vendors for better discounts, support and access to vendor training material for upskilling.
- Recommend, schedule, and perform security improvements, upgrades, and/or new purchases.
- Oversee the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.

3. Operational Management
- Deploy, manage and maintain all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, PKI, MFA, DLP, and anti-virus software.
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through enterprise workstations, servers and other systems and in databases and other data repositories.
- Manage the implementation and execution of Data-Loss technologies enterprise wide.
- Ensure the enforcement of enterprise security policies, standards and guidelines.
- Plan and oversee penetration testing and vulnerability management of all systems to identify and remediate any system vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and report on security systems, and end-user activity audits.
- Supervise all investigations into suspicious/anomalous activity and provide on-going communication with senior management until resolved.
- Dive into technical challenges when necessary, demonstrating a blend of leadership and hands-on skills to address critical security issues.
- Engage in ongoing communications with peers in the Systems and Networking areas as well as the various business groups to ensure enterprise wide understanding of security goals, to solicit feedback and to foster co-operation.
- Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
- Translates the business security requirements into technical implementation plans, working with the Server Team and other IT teams to ensure that the plan is practical, controls are sustainable, and implementation risk and adverse impact to servers, workstations and user productivity is managed and minimized.
- Work closely with other teams to ensure that security by design is in place.
- Engage with external security vendors, ensuring services align with our security standards and optimizing cost-efficiency.

Knowledge and Skills

Formal Education

Matric
IT related degree/diploma

Technical/Legal Certification

FortiGate NSE6 a must.
- UTM
- Wireless
- WAF
- Analyzer and Manager
- FortiWeb
CCNP (Networking or Security) a must.
CISSP qualification an advantage
Cloud Security and Network an advantage.
Endpoint Security an advantage (Panda, Mcafee, Symantec etc.)

Experience
IT experience: 5 years minimum
Insurance industry experience: 3 years (Advantage)



  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Life Ltd. Full time

    1. Audit and Security - Ensure security audits are conducted. - Conduct follow up on security assessments. - Conduct follow ups on IT audits; - Develop and implement Cyber Security Framework - Develop; Implement and Manage Vulnerability Management Process. - Conduct follow up on cybersecurity penetration test and vulnerability assessment as per process. - Be...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Full time

    Description - 1. Audit and Security- Ensure security audits are conducted. - Conduct follow up on security assessments. - Conduct follow ups on IT audits; - Develop and implement Cyber Security Framework - Develop; Implement and Manage Vulnerability Management Process. - Conduct follow up on cybersecurity penetration test and vulnerability assessment as per...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Dante Personnel Full time

    Gauteng, Menlyn Senior ICT Administrator Menlyn R 25 000 - R 30 000 CTC Our client is looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in Computer Science or a related field and certifications such as MS-700, MS-500, COMPTIA/A+/N+, and MCSE/MCSA/MCP. As a Senior ICT Administrator, you'll collaborate with our ICT Manager and provide...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Planet Fitness Menlyn Full time

    We are looking for a senior receptionist to join the planet team today! Responsibilities include: - Ensuring that reception is effectively and efficiently managed. Leading a team of receptionists through their daily tasks. - To provide members with a positive and friendly first impression. - Anwsering telephones, responding to customer queries, and...

  • Operations Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Menlyn, South Africa Open Source (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Operations Engineer (Senior) Seniority Level: (8+ yrs exp) - K4+Type: PermanentDuties and Responsibilities: Ensure high availability and security of global Active Directory with 100,000+ user accounts Implement Group IT Strategy in the Digital Identity domain Operate and maintain global Active Directory cloud infrastructure Improve operational tasks,...


  • Menlyn, South Africa Open Source (Pty) Ltd Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled VDI Stack Monitoring Specialist to join our global IT team at Open Source (Pty) Ltd. As a Senior VDI Stack Monitoring Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating our global BMW Digital Workspace infrastructure for virtual devices. You will work closely with international product teams,...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Full time

    Description Duties & Responsibilities: **Enterprise Architecture** - Develops the overall architecture vision and roadmap - Develops Enterprise Architecture framework including the identification of technology trends, innovation, governance, strategy, complexities and required competencies to implement the framework - Incorporates new models and approaches...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Life Ltd. Full time

    **Validate the consistency of all document received and implement the complaints procedure.** **Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position**: **1.Coordination of Audit**s** - Book meetings with auditors from Hannover-Re and Munich-Re - Prepare spreadsheet of policies required and collate all claims for auditors (including KPMG) - Organizing and...


  • Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

    Crisis Management Specialist:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Crisis Management Specialist to join our team at Boardroom Appointments. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing emergency response plans to ensure the safety and security of our company's assets and personnel.Key...


  • Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

    Security Technology Strategist:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Technology Strategist to join our team at Boardroom Appointments. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for evaluating and recommending new security technology investments to enhance the company's security posture.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate and...


  • Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

    Job Title: Security Operations DirectorAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Security Operations Director to join our team at Boardroom Appointments. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading our security operations and ensuring the highest level of security standards across all company sites.Key...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Life Ltd. Full time

    Duties & Responsibilities: **Enterprise Architecture** - Develops the overall architecture vision and roadmap - Develops Enterprise Architecture framework including the identification of technology trends, innovation, governance, strategy, complexities and required competencies to implement the framework - Incorporates new models and approaches to support...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Full time

    Description - 1. Monitor, support and maintain network infrastructure.- Monitor Cisco switches, Access Points, Firewalls, and network links. - Perform IOS upgrades on cisco switches and cisco access points as per SOP. - Monitor and report issues on Service provider CE equipment at branches. - Maintain and support network monitoring system (system upgrades,...


  • Kempton Park, South Africa SAA Careers Full time

    **Job Purpose**: To oversee the maintenance of physical security, access control policy, standards and procedures for SAAT. To oversee delivery of the security services by the security service provider. To analyse information / data collected at the entry / exit point of SAAT and compile an action plan. To address all reports about any form of unauthorised...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa StaffCentral Consulting Full time

    **Job Duties/Responsibilities will include**: - Ensure that the capturing of SAP data is correct, accurate and current at all times, in conjunction with completion of checklists and adherence to rules relating to SAP capturing and requirements. This function to include adhoc audits to ensure accuracy of data on SAP and h drive. - Provide internal and...


  • Menlyn Park, South Africa Assupol Life Ltd. Full time

    **1. Produce the Marketing research strategy** Researching market trends, consumer attitudes and gaps in the market, as well as competitors' marketing strategies. Assist with developing the marketing strategy in line with new market intelligence and aligned to the Company Strategy and Sales objectives. **2. Implement Branding & Corporate Identity** Assist...


  • Menlyn, South Africa Imizizi Full time

    What will be your role and responsibilities? Use health monitoring to proactively solve issues and ensure service quality -Automate operation tasks to improve your own efficiency and to enable third-party operation teams with Just-Enough-Administration approach Solve incidents and requests of improvement measures as well as problems to increase system...


  • Menlyn, South Africa Open Source (Pty) Ltd Full time

    What Youll Be Doing: Keep things running smoothly Maintain and operate our global BMW Digital Workspace infrastructure for virtual devices. Be a game-changer Work on automation and proactive monitoring to boost operational excellence. Collaborate globally Engage with international product teams, external providers, vendors, and end-users....


  • Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa BDG Security Services cc Full time

    About the RoleWe are looking for a talented and experienced HR Officer to join our team at BDG Security Services cc. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional support to employees, developing and implementing HR strategies, and overseeing the recruitment and onboarding process.The ideal candidate will have proven 5 years'...


  • Menlyn, South Africa Imizizi Full time

    Our client requires the services of a Operations Engineer (Senior) with degree in computer science/communications engineering or another degree program or comparable qualification, Minimum 6 years of professional experience (also internationally) in the IT sector, preferably in the area of development and maintenance of IAM systems. Contract until December...