Senior Security & Systems Engineer Market Related

Datafin It Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Healthcare Service Provider in Cape Town seeks a Senior Security & Systems Engineer to optimize and manage security systems both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Information Governance, Cyber Security, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include provisioning and optimizing systems, performing risk assessments, and developing security processes. This role is ideal for candidates with 8-10 years of experience in systems administration.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of work experience as a Systems Administrator (cloud and on-premises).
• Solid knowledge of IT Service & Operation Management tools.
• Experience with IT Service Management SLAs and ITIL/COBIT frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provision, deploy, manage, and optimize Azure and Office systems.
• Develop and implement information security processes and systems.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend cybersecurity controls.
• Contribute to Information Security awareness campaigns.

Skills

Information Governance

Cyber Security

Azure

IT Service Management

Operational Management

Technical Controls

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent

MCSE Certification

Azure Certification

Office Certification

Security+ Certificate

CEH Certificate

CISA Certificate

CISSP Certificate

OSCP Certificate

Job description

Overview

Duties & ResponsibilitiesENVIRONMENT : Your strong passion for Information Governance and Cyber Security and technical expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior Security & Systems Engineer by a dynamic Healthcare Service Provider.

Your core role will be taking charge of the optimization, monitoring, and support of internal and client-facing Security & Systems, both on-premises and in Azure and Office cloud-based environments.

The successful incumbent must possess a BSc.

Requirements

Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent, be MCSE, Azure & Office Certified, and have Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISA, CISSP, and OSCP.

You will require 8-10 years of work experience as a Systems Administrator (both on-premises and cloud) and have solid knowledge of IT Service & Operation Management (ITSM & ITOM) tools and processes; IT Service Management SLAs & ITIL and / or COBIT frameworks.

Knowledge of IT Service & Operation Management (ITSM & ITOM) tools and processes.

Knowledge of IT Service Management SLAs.

Knowledge of ITIL and / or COBIT frameworks.

Responsibilities

Safely provision, deploy, manage, monitor, optimize, and decommission Azure and Office and on-premises related systems and services.

Follow best practice methodology for systems, cloud, architecture, and Cybersecurity.

Develop and implement information security related processes / systems / services through project work.

Provide input to Disaster Recovery plans.

Perform risk assessments and recommend Information and Cybersecurity controls and technical measures (e.g., firewalls, data encryption).

Plan and implement Information and Cybersecurity measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data.

Support all IS Infrastructure, perform project work and weekly and monthly reporting.

Contribute and participate in Information Security awareness drives and campaigns.

Perform project work and weekly and monthly reporting.

Provide input to disaster recovery plans.

Attributes

Ability to multitask effectively and collaborate with others.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Can rapidly learn new systems and processes while working under pressure.

Accountability and ownership with a can‑do attitude.

Initiative‑taking with excellent time management skills.

Able to prioritize tasks and take decisive action.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.