Information Security Analyst - City Of Johannesburg Metro Verfied

R 700k-704K per annum City Of Johannesburg Metro, Gauteng City Of Johannesburg Metro, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 24-06-2019 12:00:59 PM
19-08-2019 12:00:59 PM
Our client an institution for Higher Learning based in Johannesburg has a vacant position Specialist: Information Security. The successful candidate will be responsible to:

• Assist the IT Security Manager with Security initiatives as and when required.
• Ensuring they keep up to date on procedures and best practice relevant to their job responsibilities
• Reporting any possible and actual breaches, errors, or complaints.
• Working with Qualys Vulnerability Management and Web Application Scanning.
• Work with Forti Analyzer critical information on threats across the entire attack surface
• A very good knowledge of Symantec Endpoint Protection and Encryption
• Knowledge of industry frameworks (ISO 27001/2, COBIT, ITIL);
• Ensure that all Information Security policies and procedures are followed according to the organisation's requirement.
• Provide sound security advice to our clients
• Creation of hardening Standards for ICS department
• Assist with Cyber security awareness campaigns
• Assist with ICS Audits and Risks
• Maintain the technical risk register
• Assist departments that are struggling to remediate vulnerabilities

Qualifications Requirements:
• Relevant Information Technology Qualification (NQF Level 7). (B-Tech or Degree)
• At least 5 years in the IT industry with a minimum of 3 dedicated to Security
• Relevant Security Courses is an advantage.
• Technical security certification (Security Plus, CEH, OSCP etc.)
• Cyber security specific certifications like CISSP, CISM


Skills/Experience
• System and Network Administration,
• Network Architecture & Security design
• Firewall Administration
• Endpoint Protection and management
• Patch management and vulnerability assessment
• Experience with multiple operating systems
• Familiar with on premise and cloud networking concepts
• Demonstrable documentation and reporting skills

Knowledge
•Good understanding of Application Security Controls and Operating System Controls;
•Good understanding of ICT infrastructure and infrastructure security components (Network security, Firewalls, Anti-Virus, Secure Configuration Baselines);
•Good understanding of Cyber-security controls (Vulnerability Testing, Penetration Testing, mitigation controls);
•Ability to coordinate ICT Security, cyber security activities across multiple ICS Departments;
•Ability to operate and engage with Stakeholders at all levels.


Competencies
• Strong problem-solving ability/logical thinker.
• Pay attention to detail and solution orientated.
• Strong desire to learn and deploy new security technologies and processes.
• Complete own training and development objectives as per agreed timelines in the personal development plan.
• Analyzing and optimizing existing security problem.
• Ability to understand security requirements.
• Self-confident and assertive.
• Able to multi-task and able to cope under pressure.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize duties and responsibilities