IT Security Specialist Engineer (Cloud) Mr Price Group

Mr Price; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Durban is seeking an analytical team player to join their technology security team. You will work closely with IT departments to establish security standards, monitor network activities, and provide vulnerability management solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of security experience and relevant IT certifications. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a security role.
• Over 5 years in infrastructure support and enterprise solution deployment.
• Strong understanding of enterprise solutions like vulnerability management, cloud applications.
• Familiarity with NIST and SANS frameworks is advantageous.
• Experience with governance standards (POPI, Data Protection, PCI).

Responsibilities

• Work with IT teams to ensure security standards.
• Monitor network activity to identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide solutions for network security enhancements.
• Train employees on security best practices.
• Organize and conduct ethical hacking of the IT architecture.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Strong decision-making

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Relevant IT degree

CompTIA Security+

CISSP

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator

Google Certified Associate Engineer

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Engineer

Tools

SIEM environments

Vulnerability management tools

Cloud security controls

Web firewalls

Job description

We are looking to secure an analytical, team player to join our Mr Price technology security team!

• Work with architects, system engineers, and other IT support teams to define, guide, and advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points.
• Design and configure security hardware and software.
• Use available toolsets to identify and detect intrusions on corporate networks and endpoints; detect any unauthorized access attempts.
• Provide solutions for network security enhancements to the security roadmap.
• Train employees on security best practices and mentor junior team members.
• Monitor software and hardware for potential cyber attacks.
• Develop and implement new security solutions using various technologies; evaluate new vendors to ensure security standards are met.
• Perform security assessments and conduct internal network scans.
• Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports, action plans, and update the risk register.
• Organize and conduct security tests and ethical hacking of the company's IT architecture.
• Maintain current technical knowledge through ongoing education.
• Provide automation solutions where possible.
• Serve as a security expert and conduct training as needed.
• Draft security policies, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Review production changes as a change advisory member.
• Research, benchmark, and perform trend analysis and baseline exercises.
• Align security efforts with organizational policies and actively uphold security goals.

Education & Certifications

Relevant IT degree and certifications such as:

• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
• Associate of ISC
• Google Certified Associate Engineer
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Engineer

Experience

• At least 3 years in a security role.
• Over 5 years in infrastructure support and enterprise solution deployment.
• Knowledge of networking and directory services (Active Directory).
• Strong understanding of enterprise solutions like vulnerability management, cloud applications, M365 compliance, Google Workspace security, web filtering.
• Understanding of Security Operations Centre protocols.
• Knowledge of OS and protocols, data leakage prevention, mobile device management, endpoint security, application security, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, and networking.
• Familiarity with NIST and SANS frameworks is advantageous.
• Experience with governance standards (POPI, Data Protection, PCI).
• Management of SIEM environments.
• Design and support of vulnerability management and authentication solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud security controls, web firewalls, API security.

Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• High-performance individual capable of working under pressure.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity.