IT Security Specialist

Careers at DLK Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking an IT Security Specialist based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The role involves managing information security, incident response, and governance while providing training and support to users. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science, are ISACA CISM certified, and possess at least 6 years of experience in the field, including skills in risk management and firewall administration. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing ICT security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of working experience in Information Security.
• Ability to learn industry concepts and business processes quickly.
• Working experience as an ICT security specialist is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions to protect ICT infrastructure against vulnerabilities.
• Assist with information security governance and incident management.
• Interact with customers for fault resolution and training.

Skills

Information security management

Incident management

Risk management

User training

Education

Degree/National Diploma in Computer Science/Information Systems

Grade 12 with 10 years’ experience in Information Security

ISACA CISM certification

Tools

Windows systems management (WSUS)

Microsoft Virus and Threat protection

Firewall management

VPN management

Job description

IT Security Specialist

Eastern Cape, South Africa | Posted on 15/08/2025

• Job Type: Contract
• Industry: IT Services
• Work Experience: 5-7 years
• Salary: Market related salary
• City: Eastern Cape
• Province: Eastern Cape
• Country: South Africa
• Postal Code: 5740

Job Description

The duties of the Security Specialist include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Assist with the delivery of various solutions to ensure that the Department ICT infrastructure solutions are protected against vulnerabilities. Required to work with the ECDOH ICT team to ensure compliance with best-practice security standards
• Assist the Department with information security governance, incident and risk management and the management of the department systems and antivirus security solutions
• Information security governance
• Information risk management
• Information security program development and management
• Information security incident management
• Ensure documentation is kept up to date
• Interact with customers for fault resolution and training on new and modified applications
• Liaise with Business teams, Application Support and IT teams to identify and resolve issues
• Assist with training users
• Plan, organize and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas
• Any other related tasks as required by the line manager

Requirements

• Degree/National Diploma in Computer Science/Information systems
• Minimum of 6 years of working experience in Information security
• OR a Grade 12 with at least 10 years' experience in Information security
• ISACA CISM certified
• Working experience as an ICT security specialist will be an added advantage
• Be able to learn industry concepts quickly and business processes
• Windows systems update management administration and management (WSUS)
• Microsoft Virus and Threat protection management
• Windows server security management; Firewall management
• ECDoH VPN management
• Management of ICT security threats