Senior IT Security Specialist

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa LENOHLAHLA CONSULTING Full time

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES)**:
1. Cyber Security Program

Understand Sasrias strategy and the cybersecurity implications to enable digital trust within Sasrias operations and platforms.

Design, configure, deploy, and maintain security controls to safeguard Sasrias infrastructure.

Actively protect the organizations information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information access, security, and privacy.

Analyse problems, and recommend solutions, products, and technologies to meet business security and information security objectives.

Interpret the cybersecurity strategy and framework

Interpret cybersecurity maturity levels and implementation road maps Lead the implementation of best practice network security controls across cloud environments (AWS and AZURE) and On-premises platforms to maintain resistance against cyberattacks.

2. Data protection and encryption

Understand organizational information data flow and maintain an inventory of data to ensure sensitive information is identified and protected adequately.

Understand data classification framework and implement controls as per sensitivity levels.

Develop or install software, such as data encryption programs for data at rest, in transit, and in use such as SSL certificates to protect sensitive information.

Develop best practices for Crypto Key Management across the organization and maintain safe and responsible use of cryptographic keys. 3. Network, web and Endpoint Security and monitoring

Maintain the malware and destructive activities policy rules across security platforms to ensure business continuity while security is maintained. Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions across Cloud and On-premises platforms.

Ensure endpoint security controls have covered the whole Sasria landscape and remain effective in identifying and mitigating threats in line with the in-depth layered defence approach.

4. Threat and vulnerability Management

Lead threat landscape assessment and situational Cyber-attack Vulnerability awareness through an understanding of the vulnerability Detection, Management management program.

Ensure vulnerability assessments and penetration tests are performed periodically.

Provide reports to various forums on the vulnerability management program

Continuously scan the threat landscape to identify threats facing the Sasria environment and provide proactive suggestions on prevention.

5. Physical security

Support facilities with the implementation of physical security measures designed to deny unauthorized access to Sasria premises.

Ensure robust and fit-for-purpose access controls, surveillance cameras, and intrusion systems.

Ensure advanced controls are in place for high-risk areas such as data centers and computer storage areas. 6. Disaster recovery and business continuity

Support the development of disaster response and recovery strategies within Sasria.

Ensure seamless transition between Sasria and the disaster recovery site during security breaches or other business interruptions.

Troubleshoot security and network problems to maintain a fit-for-purpose DR site and business continuity - plans.

7. Incident response and third line support

Provide second-line support to users with any Information Security related queries within the SLA period.

Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.

Oversee and provide advanced support on open issues (e.g., customer logged tickets, incidents, projects, etc.)

Assist in incident response for any breaches, intrusions, or theft.

Coach and guide Service desk and IT support in their incident response regarding security, and appropriately escalating issues in line with the service management processes and procedures.

8. Ad hoc

Continuously develop information security standards and best practices to respond to the changing environment. Follow the Procurement processes to purchase and identify the right service providers for security services. Oversee Third-party service delivery in line with defined service level agreements Train and groom the upcoming junior IT staff. Troubleshoot security and network problems. Write Security reports and performance of security controls using performance indicators. Research identify and recommend improvement to capabilities and maturity of threat and vulnerability management strategy, policy, standards, processes, procedures, and tools to deliver value to the business. Maintains system documentation and configuration data for security tools and processes for regulatory and audit purposes. Assist in the development of procedures running the department

Control the departmental budget ensuring expenditure remains within the set parameters.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
A relevant diploma/degree in Information Communication Te

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