Information Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Unique Personnel Full time

**Job Number**
- 72229

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- Information Security Specialist

**Computer Skills**
- CompTIA Security+,CISSP,CISM

**Industry**
- Web Hosting

**City**
- Johannesburg

**Province**
- Gauteng- **Security Infrastructure Management**:

- Implement, configure, and manage security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential weaknesses.
- **Incident Response**:

- Develop and implement incident response plans to promptly address and mitigate security incidents.
- Investigate security breaches and incidents, providing thorough reports and recommendations for improvement.
- **Security Policies and Procedures**:

- Develop and enforce information security policies and procedures in alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Conduct security awareness training for employees to enhance the overall security posture.
- **Access Control and Identity Management**:

- Manage user access controls and implement effective identity management solutions.
- Regularly review and update access permissions to ensure principle of least privilege.
- **Security Audits and Compliance**:

- Conduct regular security audits to assess compliance with internal and external security standards.
- Stay abreast of industry regulations and ensure organizational compliance with relevant laws and standards.
- **Security Monitoring**:

- Implement and manage security monitoring systems to detect and respond to security incidents in real-time.
- Analyze security logs and reports to identify trends and potential security issues.
- **Security Risk Management**:

- Assess and prioritize security risks, working to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into business processes.**Inherent Requirements**

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Information Security Specialist or in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of information security principles, best practices, and technologies.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**What Qualification**
- Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

**Minimum Qualification**
- Bachelors

**Status**
- Available



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