IT Security Specialist

DLK Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Security Specialist to protect the Department ICT infrastructure. The role includes managing security governance, incident management, and training users. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science, at least 6 years of experience, and preferably ISACA CISM certification. This position focuses on maintaining security standards and managing security threats.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of working experience in Information security.
• Expertise in information security program management.
• Ability to quickly learn industry concepts and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in securing the Department ICT infrastructure.
• Manage information security governance and incidents.
• Interact with customers for fault resolution.

Skills

Information security governance

Incident management

Risk management

User training

Firewall management

VPN management

Education

Degree / National Diploma in Computer Science / Information systems

Grade 12 with at least 10 years of experience in Information security

ISACA CISM certification

Tools

Microsoft Virus and Threat protection

Windows systems update management (WSUS)

Windows server security management

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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