Information Systems Security Architect - TEMPORARY

SUMMARY:
Information Systems Security Architect - TEMPORARY

POSITION INFO:

Job Specification

• Ensure compliance to the organisation’s Information Security and ICT governance framework, including maintaining related policies, standards, procedures and guidelines
• Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability scans and risk assessments on a regular basis
• Assist with investigations and coordinating the resolution of security incidents
• Assist with cybersecurity and ICT governance related audits and third-party penetration tests
• Respond to internal and external audit findings related to cybersecurity and ICT governance
• Integrate information security throughout the solutions or system life cycle
• Deploy, support, maintain and monitor various cloud-based and on-prem information security solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve information security related incidents
• Prepare relevant information security reports and documentation
• Analyse existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Evaluate and recommend new information security technologies and countermeasures against threats to information or privacy and developing security reports and dashboards
• Ensure effective staff training programs are in place to increase security awareness across the organization
• Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Information Technology Qualification (NQF Level 7). (B-Tech or Degree)
• 3 - 6 years of experience in Information Security field
• Relevant Security Courses are an advantage
• Security+, SSCP, CEH, CISM, CISSP or similar information security professional certifications

Recommendations:

• Working experience in the Higher Education sector
• Good understanding of complex IT systems and stay up to date with the latest security standards, systems and protocols, as well as best practice security products
• Excellent knowledge of cloud technologies, information security technology such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), data leakage protection (DLP), access management, anti-malware, and SIEM technologies. Knowledge of various Information security domains

Experience

• Information Security Management (3 Years)
• Working in the IT Field (5 Years)
• Dealing with a diverse client base
• Supervise and Direct IT personnel
• Endpoint Protection and management
• Patch management and vulnerability assessment
• ICT Governance frameworks and implementation

 Knowledge

• ITIL Knowledge
• Working knowledge of Internet technologies including routers and switches
• Working knowledge of Audio Visual and End-User Computer Technologies
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Systems and IT Infrastructure Working knowledge of Qualys, Cofense

Competencies & Behavioural Attributes

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of current cyber security threat landscape, risks and protocols
• Willingness to work after-hours when necessary
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to see the bigger picture
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively document solutions, process and procedure
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style
• 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
• Analysing and optimising existing security problem
• Ability to understand security requirements
• Self-confident and assertive
• Able to multi-task and able to cope under pressure
• Must be organised and able to prioritise duties and responsibilities
• Critical thinking
• Thinking strategically     

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