Information Security Analyst
3 weeks ago
**Job Advert Summary**:
**Purpose of the Job**:
The Information Security Analyst will be responsible for managing the organisation’s security posture to ensure the protection of systems, networks and sensitive data against security threats, computer viruses and other related cyber-security attacks.
**Minimum Requirements**:
**Education**:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- BSc/BTech or NDip(Computer Science or Information Systems)
- Security Certification Advantageous
- Beneficial MCSE (Security) or similar IT Operations certification
**Experience**:
- 1 to 3 years of working experience in Information Security
- 3 to 5 years in IT operations (inclusive of the above)
- Technical understanding/skill set in Linux, Java, and Windows
- Technical Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure and GCP)
- Demonstrate an understanding of Networking/Firewalling Knowledge and TCP/IP
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel are essential
**Knowledge and Skills**:
- Knowledge of IT Security and Risk Management frameworks, policies, standards, and technologies - ISO27001/2
- Knowledge of Malware Management
- Vulnerability and patch management
- OS/Application VM Knowledge
- Web monitoring solutions
- Data leakage on endpoints
- Virtual server protection
- Database monitoring
- Desktop Firewall and IPS solutions
- EDR Solutions
**Competencies**:
- Analytical and technical skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Planning and organising
- Effective communication
- Quality orientation
- Collaboration skills
- Result orientation
- Self-Starter
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Main duties and responsibilities**:
Security Monitoring:
- Monitor all security tools (e.g., Crowdstrike, Darktrace, ZScaler, O365 Security and Compliance, Azure Security, GCP security)
- Keep abreast of changes in the standards, technologies or methodologies and threats
- Stay current with IT security knowledge and skills to maintain professional expertise and relevant
Security Incident and Alert Response:
- Log and monitor calls based on security incidents and alerts from security tools as well as monitor calls logged by external SOC providers
- Understand the Incident Management Processes to restore a normal service operation as quickly as possible and to minimize the impact on business operations, thus ensuring that the best possible levels of service quality and availability are maintained
- Document issues and risks and escalate them to Information and system owners.
- System and network exploitation, attack pathologies and intrusion techniques (such as denial of service, sync attacks, malicious code, password cracking, etc.)
- Good understanding of Infrastructure Security controls and how to monitor and measure the effectiveness
Support Security, Risk and Governance Team:
- Conduct technical and administrative activities as required from a project and day-to-day perspective
- Liaise with Information Security Manager and other stakeholders on findings and rectification actions
- Participate in IT security projects aimed at improving IT security in the PPS environment
Security Reporting:
- Provide raw data and extracted reports from Security Tools for Monthly and Quarterly reporting as well as input to Risk registers, security assessments and audits
As a responsible employer, PPS encourages you to vaccinate and take the recommended vaccine boosters. The Company reserves the right to amend this stance, as and when required.
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