IT Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa HeadHunters Full time

**Reference**
- PE002262/VD**Location**
- Gauteng, JHB - Central**Salary Interval**
- Monthly**Package**
- None-negotiable**Description**

**Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based Bryanston, Johannesburg, is currently looking to employ an experienced IT Security Specialist.**

**An exciting new job opportunity awaits you**

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage a team of security professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's success.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the security team, including incident response, vulnerability management, ticket and time management, and security architecture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Lead the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of **Check Point and FortiGate security solutions**.
- Evaluate new security technologies and products to enhance the overall security posture of the organization.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including standard operating procedures, incident response plans, and configuration guides.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as **POPIA and ISO 22301/27001**, etc.
- Manage security incidents and coordinate response efforts to mitigate risks and minimize impact.
- Implement and maintain effective ticket management processes to ensure timely resolution of security-related issues.
- Facilitate change management processes to ensure that security changes are implemented smoothly and without disruption to business operations.
- Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls.
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to proactively address potential risks.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience in a related field; relevant certifications** (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSE, NSE) **are highly desirable.
- Proven experience managing a team of security professionals in a complex IT environment.
- In-depth knowledge of **Check Point and FortiGate **security platforms, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
- Proficiency in ticket management systems and change management processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- **Experience with other security products and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, DLP)** is a plus.
- Familiarity with **cloud security** principles and technologies (e.g., **AWS, Azure)** is preferred.
- Ticket Management.
- Time Tracking.



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