Information Security Specialist - Centurion, South Africa - Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd

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Centurion, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Information Security Services

Development of Information Security Services capability and initiatives in support of the IT Strategy and EA Planning / Blueprinting processes.
Advise on and ensure the effective management of information technology and business processes access and to communicate feedback to enable associated security risk management.
Perform Vulnerability testing and scanning.
Report on TCTA's vulnerability profile and recommendations to improve the profile.
Analyse related information / reports to identify discrepancies and anomalies, recommend remedial action and ensure compliance to security policies and standards.
Develop and/or align information security policies to identify and manage risk exposure.
Mitigate risk by ensuring that proper IT security and information management measures are in place.
Perform security audits and cleanups to ensure accurate and up to date access within TCTA.
Development of information security requirement specifications prior to the procurement or implementation of new systems and technology to ensure alignment between the business goals and the supporting system functionality.
Ensure currency of systems and technology by maintaining an environmental awareness.
Provide guidelines for the development of lifecycle management strategies for systems and technology in conjunction with major stakeholders to ensure business continuity.
Managing information security risks and issues and escalating where necessary.
Research
Research

ing and developing leading practices for the Information Security function.

Benchmarking and analysis of trends to optimise internal processes.
Engaging with business units to proactively (and reactively) provide solutions, advising TCTA's management and other stakeholders in their relevant area of expertise.
Project Management
Identify strategic projects that need to be undertaken in the Information Security function.
Preparing project definitions and detailed plans with the PMO.
Driving and supporting the implementation of the specialised areas initiatives and strategic projects that address the needs and expectations of TCTA's stakeholders.
Documenting functional requirements and specifications for new information security solutions.
Reporting
Monitoring and reporting on progress against functional initiatives.
Monitoring and reporting on compliance with information security policies, procedures, and controls.
Promoting sound institutional governance, participating in required governance structures, and serving as a member on the required forums.
Compiling reports on the functional performance at the required intervals reflecting all relevant statistics, e.g., monthly/quarterly cybersecurity report.