Information Security Analyst III

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Information Security Expert to provide expert advice on complex security issues and ensure the stability of their systems. The role involves mentoring staff and implementing security measures to protect the network infrastructure. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience with Cisco Networking and hold an advanced diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operations team dealing with Cisco Networking.
• Knowledge of Information Security policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide technical mentoring related to security products.

Responsibilities

• Participate in organic Network Security and Data Centre Projects.
• Implement firewall policies and security measures.
• Oversee the implementation of changes and monitor compliance with standards.

Skills

Information Security Threats and Attack vectors

TCP/IP

Data analysis

Coaching

Decision Making

Education

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Job description

To provide expert advice on complex aspects of information security within their fields of expertise. To identify and resolve complex technical issues related to security technologies. To collaboratively perform in-depth analysis with stakeholders on complex information security issues and provide optimum solutions which meet both business and technical requirements while aligning with the information security strategy. To analyse and enhance information security related processes with the aim to optimise work within the sphere of Information Security in its entirety. Working independently to deliver on work tasks. Pro-actively mentor staff. To ensure stability and up-time for areas the incumbent takes responsibility for; which also requires being available on demand to help solve issues outside of normal working hours

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in organic Network Security and Data Centre Projects
• Assist with support of current network security infrastructure
• Experience with Cisco Data Centre and Security Products
• Experience firewall policies
• Liaise with other teams to promote good security practices and explain security procedures.
• Very Strong networking Skills
• Experience with multiple Security Technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Data Centre and Security Products
• Implement firewall policies, access controls, and security measures, safeguarding network infrastructure against
  potential threats.
• Designing of Cisco Network solutions
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Data Centre and Security Products
• Implement firewall policies, access controls, and security measures, safeguarding network infrastructure against
  potential threats.
• Designing of Cisco Network solutions
• Oversee the implementation of the changes and check for the shortcomings and risks.
• Expert in-depth interpretation of MIS and system logs/reports to correct any deviations against best practices.
• Identify and set selection criteria for new products.
• Keep abreast of information security policies, rules, standards and processes, procedures and practices, as well as business rules, introducing new industry concepts to information security.
• Create and review all relevant processes and procedures mindful of current policies and standards.
• Create, maintain and review information security standards.
• Oversee and monitor environment per set standards.
• Review and contribute to project documentation.
• Mitigate risks. Implement specific Information security technologies. Gain further exposure and experience on multiple technologies.
• Log, submit and implement low, medium and high risk security changes independently.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Administrators and other analysts on implementation and changes.
• Oversee and ensure change was success.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
• Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses.
• Provide technical mentoring related to specific security product. Participate in defining career stream and role requirements. Attend tech security industry forums and present technical papers.
• Provide technical mentoring both to Individual and specialist development projects.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Minimum Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operations team dealing with the Cisco Networking

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking knowledge
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Information Security Threats and Attact vectors
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• TCP/IP
• Information Security terms and definitions
• Basic computer concepts
• Information Security policies and procedures
• Coaching
• Decision Making
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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