Cybersecurity Engineer

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time
Description

We are looking to secure an analytical, team player to join our Mr Price technology security team

Responsibilities
  • Work with architects, system engineers and other IT support teams to define, guide, advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
  • Design and configure security hardware and software
  • Use the toolsets available to identify and detect intrusions on corporate network and endpoints; detect any unauthorized attempts to access the systems
  • Solutionise by providing options for the IT network for enhancement to the security roadmap
  • Train other employees on security best practices, mentoring to junior team members
  • Monitor software and hardware for any possible cyber attacks
  • Perform security assessments and conduct internal scanning on the network
  • Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
  • Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
  • Organize and conduct tests and "ethical hacks" of the existing company IT architecture
  • Keep technical knowledge current through continuation of education
  • Provide automation solutions as far as possible
  • Serve as a security specialist and conduct training when required 
  • Draft policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
  • Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
  • Be an active change advisory member by reviewing production changes
  • Research and Design, benchmark, baseline exercises, trend analysis
  • Align with enterprise's security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals.
Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Relevant IT degree and certifications in 1 or more of the following: 

  • CompTIA Security+ CISSP
  • GIAC
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
  • AWS Engineer
  • GSuite Engineer
  • Associate of ISC
  • Certified Cisco or Meraki Engineer 

Experience

  • 3 years' experience in a Security role 

  • 5+ years in an Infrastructure Back-end support environment and Implementation and deployment of enterprise solutions

  • Solid technical experience in Networking (LAN and WAN management, FW/Routers/Switches/Wifi/DHCP/DNS/DMZ/Edge/Segmentation etc). 

  • Essential understanding of the response required in a Security Operations Centre. 

  • Strong knowledge of design, test solutions, authentication methods, Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Data leakage, Mobile device management, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, strong networking or Microsoft back-end experience. 

  • Scripting and knowledge of the NIST and SANS framework would be advantageous. 

  • Experience in Governance (POPI/Data Protection/PCI/Policy and Procedure) is required. Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.

  • Management of a Security information and event management environment 

  • Design, test, implementation and support of vulnerability management solutions, authentication methods, email and collaboration tools

  • Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Mobile device management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention software, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing

  • Scripting and knowledge of the NIST and SANS framework would be a great advantage

  • Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.

  • Cloud security and controls

Soft Skills: 

  • An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability

  • Strong communication and organization skills

  • Strong Decision-making skills

  • High performance individual

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Team Player with a great attitude

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.
 



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