IT Security Engineer

Recruiter:

Augment and Recruit

Job Ref:

JHB000078/EJ

Date posted:

Monday, June 27, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R600,000

JOB SUMMARY:
One of our clients in the Gaming industry who has a national footprint is looking to grow their team and is currently on the market for an IT Security Engineer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of the Role:
Steer the conceptualization and implementation of all IT Security architecture. Take ownership of all direction, vision, standards and strategic objectives for security architecture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage Information Security

Oversee the development and implementation of information security standards for all part of the gaming division – gaming specific data and information as well as generic systems such as accounting and payroll systems
Define and implement the standards for logical access management including user ID creation, password/authentication standards, monitoring and access lock-down
Monitor adherence to information security standards by conducting monthly dipstick audits
Commission formal external audit reviews (such as testing for hacking/unauthorised access) once approval for these activities is obtained from the Chief Operating Officer
Drive the creation of awareness communication materials as well as more in-depth training for the organisation’s employees on information security
Review requests for whitelisted websites and email addresses and assess whether they meet the standards to be included. Authorise the firewall changes
Participate in the creation of standards to ensure the separation of duties to ensure protection against collusion and processing of incorrect or fraudulent transactions
Participate in the creation of policies and process for the destruction of data or removal of confidential information from hardware used in the organisation. Ensure that the correct hardware and software applications are in use to protect confidential information from accidentally being recovered from unused equipment
Deploy software and tools to monitor the appropriate use of data and information. Highlight breaches including the severity of the breaches. Work with Human Resources to run disciplinary processes to address the breaches
Be accountable for the design and deployment of appropriate processes, tools and technologies
Ensure that Security Management is engaged with regards to service assurance
Ensure compliance with its regulatory obligations in regards to IT assets, where operational processes depend on IT performance, keeping abreast of regulations on third party risk, maintaining external networks for the purpose of identifying best practice
Lead the completion of Service Introduction Assessments
Create and manage a risk governance framework
Manage a team of subject matter specialists in information security, business continuity; operational risk, regulatory and resilience

Collaborate with other departments

Work closely with data governance and internal audit/risk teams to define the systems access levels for different roles in the organisation
Work closely with Human Resources to ensure that employees who exit the organisation have their access revoked on their last day in the office. Regularly obtain exit reports and cross check to ensure that the user access has been removed

Knowledge and Experience:

8+ years related work experience dealing with IT security systems
8+ years’ experience and proven track record in security and IT security, IT Risk and IT audit field
Knowledge of ISO 27001, WLA-SC

Skills and Attributes

Experience of preparing and delivering of reports for senior management
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Able to plan and prioritise own work in line with tight deadlines
Working knowledge of relevant legal issues
Ability to engage stakeholders in operational and strategic areas and engage them on fraud related issues
Personal integrity, honesty, drive, enthusiasm and resilience
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
Good project management skills
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required
Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Strong customer service orientation
Providing Leadership and Supervision

Educational Qualifications:

NQF Level 7: University Degree in IT /Computer Science, Commerce or Law and IT
CISA, CISM, CISSP
Post graduate qualification in law enforcement, forensics or information security management
Cybersecurity qualifications are an added advantage

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