Technical Specialist: Cyber Security: Permanent Position: Cape Town

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Technical Specialist II, Cyber Security, IT Group Security: Permanent Position | Cape Town

Role Purpose: To support the delivery and execution of cyber security operations across Client South Africa. To work closely with the IT GRC & cyber team and partners across the Group to continually improve security posture. Support SOC capabilities from co-ordinating operational tasks to delivering key programs. This is a technical role requiring experience in building, delivering, improving, and validating the effectiveness of security solutions. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town. Your responsibilities will include:

Support cyber security operations • Manage cyber security operational tooling and processes to monitor, maintain and enhance our security posture. • Support and enhance core security operations functions covering networks, infrastructure, application, and data. • Participate in cyber security operational processes including vulnerability management, security assessments, control creation and validation, incident and event management, network and endpoint detection and response. • Work closely with key security partners and providers to manage and enhance security services. • Help define and set security standards. • Investigate and implement new approaches, technologies, and automation to raise the level of security and increase coverage and efficiencies. Ensure effective Stakeholder Management to reduce risk • Establish relationships with key stakeholders for effective cross-team collaboration and implementation of security operations processes. • Provide context and guidance to implement security improvements. • Communicate progress, status, events, planned activities and issues to all relevant parties. • Communicate technical decisions, discoveries, practices, processes, knowledge, and information. The Ideal candidate for this role will have: • Relevant degree/diploma (3 years) or equivalent experience • 4 years relevant experience within the security discipline • Hands on practical experience working in cyber security operations including incident response and blue teaming • Experience with security technologies and processes covering identity & access management, data security, vulnerability management and general infrastructure (network, platform, cloud, and endpoint) security • May be required to assist outside of working hours Additional Criteria: • Experience in security technologies covering SIEM, EDR and NDR • Ability to automate processes – scripting experience essential • Ability to translate security metrics into action • Practical experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework is advantageous • Security certifications would be advantageous e.g., CISSP, GCED • Knowledge of Client IT and cyber security landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies • Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape • Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends, and best practices, and apply findings • Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions • Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved • Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends • Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself • Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information • Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects • Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities • Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed • Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly • Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information • Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so • Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues to enhance performance throughout the organisation • Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures • Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to adapt to change Recruitment Note: • Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates • Please apply with a detailed cv • By applying for this position, you confirm that you have no, criminal, civil or credit record • Please confirm your disability in your cv • It will be assumed that you have a drivers’ license unless otherwise indicated • Please mail your cv to: • Jino.swart@isilumko.co.za

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