Information Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to join our team at Network Recruitment. This role is ideal for a skilled professional who can monitor, investigate, and respond to security events and alerts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze security events and alerts in real-time to identify potential threats.
  • Investigate security incidents to determine root cause and recommend remediation actions.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to implement firewall rules and manage user access.
  • Maintain anti-malware solutions across the environment to ensure optimal security.
  • Analyze risk assessments and collaborate with the team to address vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct penetration testing and assessments on new and existing systems to ensure compliance with security standards.

Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of key security technologies such as Active Directory, Anti-Virus, Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Intrusion Protection Systems, SIEM technologies, Office 365, and Azure.
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, tools, techniques, and methods.
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and secure application development practices.
  • Experience in threat and risk-related assessments.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing systems and services.

Desirable Skills:

  • Practical experience with Firewalls, SIEM/SOC.
  • Ability to demonstrate real-world skills in vulnerability remediation.
  • Strong networking knowledge.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in application security, software development, or IT security.

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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