IT Security Manager

Our client is currently seeking to employ an individual with strategic leadership, project management, and strong communication skills with the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic technological environment to plan and manage the development and implementation of the organisation's IT security.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Identify current and future security threats and advise the organisation on the mitigating measures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams in addressing organisation cyber threats.
• Evaluate the current technical architecture for vulnerabilities and weaknesses, including potential upgrades or enhancements.
• Design and implement security strategies and roadmap.
• Develop IT security policies and procedures.
• Lead the organisation on the IT security governance framework
• Conduct information security awareness training for all employees of the organisation.
• Supervise information security audits conducted by the organisation or by third-party personnel.
• Report to relevant Committees on IT security.
• Compile relevant ICT reports.
• Administer and monitor new technologies, enhancements, and significant changes to the information security environment.
• Assist the information security team and the customer or organisation by serving as an IT security point of contact.
• Assist in the management and configuration of physical security, disaster recovery, and data backup systems are managed and configured.
• Communicate information security objectives and new programs to divisions within the organisation.
• Support other ICT functions
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of the direct reports
• Manage staff performance and development
• Perform any other duties as directed

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant university IT degree or equivalent to NQF 7 qualification
• Either one of the following professional designations is a requirement: CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM or CCIE Security
• Minimum of 8 years experience in information security and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance and reliability
• At least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the use of standard security technology solutions and processes such as access control, user provisioning, directory services, MFA, SIEM, vulnerability management, Cloud Access, Data Loss prevention solutions, anti-virus, single sign-on, auditing, PKI and Cryptography.
• At least 3 years of experience in assessing and implementing security risk and governance standards, such as ISO 2700X, NIST, ITIL, COBIT
• At least 2 years of experience implementing cloud technologies

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV to our website [CVS VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Our client applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through background screening and assessments.