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Consultant Information System Security X2

SITA SOC

Pietermaritzburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 800,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A government entity in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Consultant Information System Security to implement security standards, conduct risk assessments, and manage training programs. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and certifications in IT security, along with 6-7 years of experience in ICT Infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to enhance security practices across the organization.

Qualifications

  • Required qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline.
  • Professional IT security management certification is a must.
  • 6 - 7 years of ICT Infrastructure experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security standards and procedures.
  • Conduct regular threat and vulnerability assessments.
  • Manage information security awareness training.

Skills

Information security management
Risk assessment
Security policy development
Employee training

Education

3-year National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

CISSP
ITIL Foundation
CoBit Foundation

Job description

Job title : Consultant Information System Security X2

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Deadline : August 24, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibility Areas

  • Design and implement security standards and procedures in systems and security policies and guidelines for all system security processes.
  • Secures assets in the information system by defining and addressing possible and real security problems.
  • Conduct, monitor and maintain threat and vulnerability assessments on a regular basis to minimize associated risk and improve the security capabilities within operational implementation, such as ICT infrastructure linked to SITA managed networks.
  • Manage implementation of information security awareness and training programmes for employees and clients.
  • Coordinate ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services aligned to the cyber security framework, policies, standards and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Required Qualification : 3-year National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Network Management or a relevant discipline NQF level 6 qualification.
  • Certification : Professional IT security management certification e.g. CISSP ITIL Foundation, CoBit Foundation or CISM, GIAC, CCNP, ISACA CRISC CCSP : Certified Cloud Security Professional Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC / GCIA / GCIH, CISSP or CASP and / or SIEM specific training and certification will be an advantage. Certified information system security professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Management (CISM), would be an added advantage.
  • Experience : 6 - 7 years ICT Infrastructure or application development experience including IT Security working experience.
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