Network Security Engineer

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled IT Security Specialist to join a team in Gqeberha. This critical role focuses on protecting the organization’s IT systems from security threats. Responsibilities include developing security policies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and providing training. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, along with 5+ years of cybersecurity experience. The successful applicant will help enhance the organization's overall security posture and ensure compliance with contemporary regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity.
• Experience with security compliance policies and threat modelling.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of Information Security policies.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and prioritize remediation activities.
• Provide security awareness training to individuals and teams.

Skills

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Security Compliance

Vulnerability Analysis

Security Awareness Training

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft On-Premises

Cloud Technologies

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Security Specialist to join our Client's team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting the organization’s IT systems, applications, and data from security threats and breaches. This role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving information security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our digital assets in a global business environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development, implementation, and enhancement of Information Security Management policies and controls.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks related to enterprise systems, applications, data, and third-party vendors.
• Perform security threat modelling, risk assessments, and security control enhancement initiatives.
• Implement and manage security solutions including system hardening, mobile device management, antivirus, data loss prevention, SaaS security, and secure remote access.
• Ensure secure integration of SaaS and cloud-based solutions, including identity provider integrations.
• Monitor and govern systems, services, applications, and data using security tools.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, monitor security alerts, assess risks, and prioritize remediation activities.
• Track mitigation plans and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures, reports, training materials, and user guides.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare security compliance and audit data.
• Act as a subject matter expert for new security tools, including evaluation, deployment, and control testing.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, IT teams, architects, and business leaders.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to individuals and teams.
• Provide regular project updates to IT leadership and support the broader IT strategy

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related.
• 5+ years experience in Cybersecurity
• Experience with security compliance policies, threat modelling, secure code review and risk analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft On-Premises and Cloud Technologies.
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management and ISO Standards.
• Strong knowledge of Contemporary Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA etc.)