Information Security Specialist
Augment and Recruit
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, install and manage security mechanisms that protect the organizations network and information systems against breaches, viruses, and Antispyware
- Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security controls
- Protect the system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources
- Develop and implement standardised Information Security processes and procedures
- Respond to internal and external audit findings timeously
- Group policy management
- Ensure Endpoint protection (Antivirus Software) is always managed and configured properly
- Ensure Information System compliance and conformance to IT policies and processes
- Ensure that systems and procedures follow industry standards, e.g., ISO 27000 – 27004
- Liaise with all departments and IT users to ensure compliance and correction of all IT security issues
- Conduct IT risk assessments
- Assist with Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Research, plan, and implement information security technical solutions to meet business requirements
- Proactively monitor, investigate, and report on information security incidents, Internet use, and ICT policy breaches
- Analytical and problem-solving
- Proficiency in TCP/IP/Routers/Switches/Firewalls
- Conducting ICT (Data) Backup and Restore
- Server operating systems and security
- Project Management, presentation and report writing
- Customer centrism, communication, interpersonal, emotional Intelligence
- Knowledge of Patch Management or Anti-virus, or Vulnerability management
- Knowledge of Group Policy Management and Firewalls (Checkpoint, Sophos)
- Knowledge of Mimecast
- Knowledge of Manage Engine Products (Desktop Central, Log 360, Ops Manager)
- Knowledge of Azure Active Directory
- Knowledge of Cloud Security
- National Diploma in Information Technology or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6
- A minimum of five (6) years’ experience in IT governance and security
- Certifications in ITIL foundation, Security+, CISM, SCCM and COBIT will be an added advantage
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