Senior Information Security Specialist

5 days ago


Johannesburg CBD, South Africa Rand Mutual Admin Services Full time

Rand Mutual Admin Services seeks a seasoned Senior Information Security Specialist to lead our security operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust security measures to protect our systems and data.

Job Description
  • We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Information Security Specialist with a strong background in computer science or a related field and relevant certification in information security.
  • A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in information security consulting or officer-type roles is required, preferably in the financial services industry.
  • You will be responsible for searching vulnerabilities and risks in hardware and software, closing off security vulnerabilities, and securing enterprise information by determining security requirements.
  • You will also be responsible for managing and maintaining all security controls and their corresponding software, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data residing on or transmitted through systems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and report on security system and end-user activity
  • Supervise all investigations into problematic activity and provide ongoing communication with senior management
  • Recommend, schedule (where appropriate), and apply fixes, security patches, disaster recovery procedures, and any other measures required in the event of a security breach
  • Monitor event logs, network access, and implement corrective measures as needed
  • Apply remediation proactively on security threats and incidents, including patching, vulnerability assessments, and audit findings
Requirements
  • NQF Level 7 Qualification in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Relevant certification in Information Security
  • 6-8 years of experience in information security consulting/officer-type roles
  • Preferably experience working in the financial services industry
  • The ability to create reports on any security breaches, outlining the damage that has been caused

This role offers a competitive salary range of R850,000 - R1,200,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Information Security Specialist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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