Key Performance Areas:
? Implement effective ICT Security Management across the organisation (application and Host Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security (Servers, Local Area Network/Wide Area Networks) ? Develop and review security related procedures and standards ? Conduct and report on security assessments ? Implement ICT Security policies and strategies ? Provide inputs on the component`s strategy and manage ICT Security projects as well as participate in tender processes from technical perspective ? Conduct research on latest technology threat and landscapes and trends ? Form part of ICT Continuity Management initiatives ? Manage information security documentation ? Conduct ICT Security management education and awareness programmes.

Prerequisites:
? A three-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related fields ? At least five years relevant working experience in an ICT environment with focus on Networking/IT Security/ IT Technical Support ? CCNA Security certification is essential: A+, N+, Security +, CISSP and any other IT Security Certification will be an added advantage ? Sound technical knowledge of information technology and security technologies such as Firewall, IPS, Antivirus solutions, and Active Directory, Proxy Servers and encryption technologies. Must have worked with at least 3 of the above technologies ? Good conceptual understanding of software, hardware, network and IT procedures and processes ? Good understanding of IT Networks concepts and their behavior ? Ability to implement ICT Security Policies ? General business understanding especially in the context of government institutions ? Familiarity with hacking technology, practices, incidents etc. ? Knowledge of project management will be a recommendation ? Good conceptual and technical understanding of software (including Web applications), hardware, network, databases (Oracle/SQL), different flavors of operating systems ((Windows 2008 R2, Novell OES and SuSe Linux) ? Familiar with COBIT, ITIL and ISO27001/2.

Person Profile:
?This position suits a person who has the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of constituencies and diverse groups of people, good interpersonal skills, communication, presentation, analytical, planning, organising, problem-solving, customer interaction and decision-making skills ? A dynamic, energetic, assertive, self-driven, innovative and results-driven team player ? Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ? Willingness to travel and work long hours .