It Security Specialist

Michael Page; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durban is seeking a Security Specialist to develop and implement their ICT Security strategy. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in IT and relevant security certifications, along with at least 5 years of experience in IT security and support. Responsibilities include managing compliance, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring the protection of sensitive information across the organization.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT security and support
• Experience in a financial services background preferred
• Must have specific security certifications

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ICT security plans
• Monitor compliance with security policies and procedures
• Manage secure storage and disposal of data

Skills

Budget Management

Compliance Management

Risk Assessment

Cyber Security

Information Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree (IT)

CASP+, CISSP, OSCP, CISM

Tools

Firewalls

Data Encryption

Job description

Job ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Operational Plan ImplementationDevelop operational plan that delivers on the ICT strategic plan.Monitor team performance against strategic and operational objectives.Report on project progress against deliverables.Management of all compliance with applicable legislation as amended from time to time.Management of ICT security.Set up and chair the Information Security Committee.Monitor compliance with information security policies and procedures.Secure information systems data in line with the organizational policies and procedures.Advise the organization on current information about information security technologies, related regulatory issues and monitor the internal control system to ensure that appropriate access level is maintained.Direct training and oversight to all employees, initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to create security awareness within the organization.Research current information about information security technologies and related regulatory issues.Perform Information Risk Assessment and review all system related security plans throughout the organization.Design, implement, and maintain the organizational Cyber-Security Plan.Develop and direct implementation of security standards and best practices for the organization.Ensure that ICT security audits recommendations are implemented.Financial Management (managing budgets for infrastructure, service delivery)Governance and ComplianceSecurityManage the monitoring and controlling access to confidential information through assignment of unique identification codes and user rights authorizations.Manage the secure storage and disposal of data through assigning responsibility for ongoing storage and disposal of data in accordance with policy, procedures, protocols, and sector best practice.Management of personnel security through implementation of "need to know" principle and applicable policies and legislation as well as confidentiality agreements.Management of physical security through the use of access control, security surveillance and alarm systems as well as secure storage for assets.Maintenance of the Disaster Recovery Plan, ICT policy framework deployed and monitored.Recommends security enhancements to IT management.Implements system security regarding data backups and restorations.Direct the installation and use of security tools (e.g., firewalls, data encryption, etc.)

to protect sensitive information.Monitor the organizational networks for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur.Recover information system data by resetting system fields in the event of equipment and / or system failure.Control accessibility to network resources through multiple security levels, preventing unauthorized access to resources and data removal through group and individual security.End User SupportJob OfferWhat's on Offer : Pension FundDiscretionary annual bonusDesired Experience & QualificationQualification : Bachelor's Degree (IT) - Non-negotiableMust have any of the listed certificates in security - (CASP+, CISSP, OSCP, CISM) - Non-negotiableAdditional Requirements : 5 years incorporating desktop support, server support, business systems, security, procurement processes, and project management.Financial services background experience.Must be able to work full-time on-site - office-based position.Candidates must have worked in a system development environment with on-premise and off-premise experience.

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