Information Security Specialist

3 days ago


Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa University of Fort Hare Full time
Job Description

The University of Fort Hare seeks a highly skilled Information Security Specialist to join its team. As a Senior Security Operations Centre Specialist, you will play a critical role in monitoring and responding to security incidents to protect the organization's information assets.

This is a challenging opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a fast-paced 24/7 operations center environment, analyzing security events, and coordinating with other teams to mitigate threats.

  • Main Responsibilities:
  • Monitoring and analyzing security alerts and events from various sources (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls).
  • Investigating and responding to security incidents, including malware infections, network intrusions, and data breaches.
  • Conducting threat analysis and assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities.
  • Preparing and reporting security incident findings to relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with IT and other departments to implement security measures and enhance overall security posture.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  2. At least 2-3 years of experience in a security operations or similar role.

Technical skills required include proficiency with security monitoring tools, knowledge of network protocols and security technologies, and experience with incident response and forensic analysis. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously are essential.



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