Information Security Specialist

2 weeks ago

Centurion, South Africa Isikhungo Business Solutions Full time

Are you passionate about protecting sensitive information and safeguarding digital assets? Join our team as an Information Security Specialist and play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our organization's data and systems. Our client pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and innovation in the insurance industry.

As an Information Security Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to develop and implement cutting-edge security measures, conduct risk assessments, and educate our team on best practices. If you're ready to take on the challenge of defending our digital infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

**Responsibilities**:

- Design, install and manage security mechanisms that protect the CMS 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.

**Requirements**:

- National Diploma in Information Technology or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience in IT governance and security.
- Certifications in ITIL foundation, Security+, CISM, SCCM and COBIT will be an added advantage.

**Knowledge Areas**:

- Knowledge of Patch Management Anti-virus, or Vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of Group Policy Management and Firewalls (Checkpoint, Sophos)
- Knowledge of Mimecast Products
- Knowledge of Manage Engine Products
- Knowledge of Azure Active Directory
- Knowledge of Cloud Security.

**Skills & Behavioural Attributes**:

- Analytical and problem-solving;
- Proficiency in TCP/IP/Routers/Switches/Firewalls;
- Conducting ICT (Data) Backup and Restore;
- Server operating systems and security;
- Project Management, presentation and report writing;
- Customer centrism, communication, interpersonal, emotional Intelligence.

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: R65 000,00 - R75 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

- What is your current salary?
- How many years have you worked in the Information Security Space?
- Have you completed the following level of education: National Diploma in IT?
- Do you have some or all of these certificates? ITIL Foundation, Security+, CISM, SCCM and COBIT

Application Deadline: 2024/05/03

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