Information Security Specialist
4 weeks ago
Development of Information Security Services capability and initiatives in support of the IT Strategy and EA Planning / Blueprinting processes.
- Advise on and ensure the effective management of information technology and business processes access and to communicate feedback to enable associated security risk management.
- Perform Vulnerability testing and scanning.
- Report on vulnerability profile and recommendations to improve the profile.
- Analyse related information / reports to identify discrepancies and anomalies, recommend remedial action and ensure compliance to security policies and standards.
- Develop and/or align information security policies to identify and manage risk exposure.
- Mitigate risk by ensuring that proper IT security and information management measures are in place.
The main purpose of this role, not limited to:
1) Is to develop a framework and standards of operations, designing, and enforcing policies & procedures to protect computing infrastructure from all forms of security breaches, as well as the identification of vulnerabilities and resolving them to ensure networks and data remain secure.
- Perform security audits and clean-ups to ensure accurate and up to date access.
- Development of information security requirement specifications prior to the procurement or implementation of new systems and technology to ensure alignment between the business goals and the supporting system functionality.
- Ensure currency of systems and technology by maintaining an environmental awareness.
- Provide guidelines for the development of life-cycle management strategies for systems and technology in conjunction with major stakeholders to ensure business continuity.
- Managing information security risks and issues and escalating where necessary.
2. Research
- Researching and developing leading practices for the Information Security function.
- Benchmarking and analysis of trends to optimise internal processes.
- Engaging with business units to proactively (and reactively) provide solutions, advising management and other stakeholders in their relevant area of expertise.
3. Project Management
- Identify strategic projects that need to be undertaken in the Information Security function.
- Preparing project definitions and detailed plans with the PMO.
- Driving and supporting the implementation of the specialised areas initiatives and strategic projects that address the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
- Documenting functional requirements and specifications for new information security solutions.
4. Reporting
- Monitoring and reporting on progress against functional initiatives.
- Monitoring and reporting on compliance with information security policies, procedures, and controls.
- Promoting sound institutional governance, participating in required governance structures, and serving as a member on the required forums.
- Compiling reports on the functional performance at the required intervals reflecting all relevant statistics, e.g., monthly/quarterly cybersecurity report.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- B Degree or B-Tech in IT
- 8 years’ experience in Implementation and managing information security solutions in the following environments:
- MS Windows (Sentinel, Purview, Intune, Entra, Defender, Priva, etc.)
- Oracle EBS
- Oracle Fusion Cloud
- Developing information security policies and procedures
- Cybersecurity event detection and investigation
- Centre for Internet Security (CIS) controls, standards, frameworks, benchmarks, etc
- Penetration tests, including ethical hacking (advantageous)
- Vulnerability assessment.
- Managing the Security Operations Centre (SOC) - added advantage
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor - preferable
- CDPSE - Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer - preferable
- CompTIA Security+ - preferable
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - preferable
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- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) - preferable
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) - preferable
- For more information please contact:
**Les Jones
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