Cyber Security Specialist

HCLTech; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to design and implement cybersecurity systems architectures. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in Information Security, proficiency with cloud and network security, and the ability to guide security policy development. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience managing large-scale security projects. This position offers an opportunity to influence security standards and practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience in Information Security.
• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity systems architectures.
• Experience in managing large-scale security projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cybersecurity systems architectures.
• Provide guidance on policies, standards, and controls.
• Evaluate and oversee the security of third-party technologies.

Skills

Threat assessment

Cloud architecture

IAM tools

Education

Minimum of 3 years tertiary qualification in Information Technology/Engineering

CISSP / CISM / CGEIT certification

SABSA, Cloud Security and/or TOGAF qualification

Business analysis/architecture qualifications

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Minimum of 3 years tertiary qualification in Information Technology/Engineering
• CISSP / CISM / CGEIT certification (one of)
• SABSA, Cloud Security and/or TOGAF qualification will be an advantage
• Business analysis/architecture qualifications
• Other qualifications (CompTIA Security+, ITIL, COBIT) are an advantage
• Fluent in English

Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience in Information Security
• Experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity systems architectures
• Experience in managing and implementing large-scale security projects
• Advanced working understanding of the information technology environment of a telecom company
• Understanding of security infrastructure in Public and Private Cloud, e.g., virtual network infrastructure, hybrid IaaS/PaaS/SaaS solutions
• Other security experience such as NAC, Cisco ISE, CASB Solution Netskope, Web security technologies, architecture, operations, GRC, OWASP, etc.
• Able to provide the Project and existing Security teams the necessary guidance to build policies, standards, risks, and controls frameworks that meet MTN Group and operational requirements of the business
• Good experience in security architecture design in Cloud and on-prem
• Design and implementation of NGFW PA/Fortinet/IoT/Endpoint protection/multi-factor authentication
• Understanding of authentication and authorization technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.) and other IAM technologies
• Understanding of the implementation, operation, and maintenance of SIEM, boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways), Antivirus, AD security products
• Knowledge of web application architectures

CV should have keywords:

• Cloud architecture, network architecture
• Threat assessment
• IAM tools
• Evaluate and oversee the security of outsourced / third-party technologies and hosting environments to ensure they provide adequate protection for the processing, transmission, and storage of MTN’s information: − Implement reference architecture for integrating with third parties and partners − Implement mechanisms for vetting and implementing integration with cloud providers − Develop and implement architectural and development standards for third party technologies

Experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity systems architectures.