Senior Information Security & Server Administrator

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a candidate for a role focused on Information Security and Server Administration. The ideal applicant should have a completed qualification in Information Systems and at least 5 years of experience in server administration.

The role encompasses managing security governance, server setup, and maintenance tasks while also ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Server Administration.
• Experience with NOC and SOC.
• Additional Information Security or Cyber Security certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage security policies and standards for Information Security.
• Ensure server installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Conduct proactive monitoring and regular maintenance of servers.

Skills

Server Administration

Network Security

Information Security Governance

Education

Completed tertiary qualification in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems

SIEM

Virtualization

Job description

Requirements:

• Completed tertiary qualification in Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Server Administration
• Experience with NOC and SOC
• Additional Information Security or Cyber Security certification is advantageous

Information Security Responsibilities:

• Information Security Governance
  • Security Policies and Standards
  • Risk Management
• Access Control
  • User Access Management
  • MFA
  • Role-based Access Control
• Network and Endpoint Security
  • Firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Antivirus and Endpoint Protection
  • Network and Security Monitoring
  • VPNs
• Data Security and Encryption
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Backup and Recovery
• Security Incident Management
  • Incident Detection and Response Planning
  • Security Incident Reporting
  • Forensic Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Patch Management
  • Penetration Testing
• Compliance and Audit Support
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Audit Preparation
  • Security Controls Verification
• Security Support and Helpdesk Services
  • User Security Support – password resets, access requests
  • Security breaches, phishing attempts, and other security concerns

• Cloud Security Management
  • Cloud Infrastructure Protection
  • Cloud Access Security Broker
  • Data Protection in the Cloud
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Business Continuity Management – security policies and procedures
• Security Technology Management
  • SIEM – analyse and report on security events
  • Mobile device management

Server Administration Responsibilities:

• Server installation and Configuration
  • Hardware, OS and software install
  • Server configuration
  • Virtualization
• Server Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Proactive Monitoring and Regular Maintenance
  • Capacity Planning
• Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Security Management
  • Security Configuration
  • Access Control
  • Patch Management
  • Audits and Compliance
• Performance Optimization
  • Resource Allocation
  • Load Balancing
  • Performance Turning
• Troubleshooting and Incident Management
  • Hardware failures, software issues, performance problems
  • Resolution of server incidents
  • Root cause analysis
• Virtualization and Cloud Integration
  • Management of virtual server environments
  • Cloud Integration – hybrid cloud environments
  • Management of cloud-based servers
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Server documentation
  • Performance reporting
  • Change management
• Vendor and Third-Party Management – warranty claims, procurement etc.