Information Security Systems Analyst - Cape Town, South Africa - Santam

    Santam
    Santam Cape Town, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    CAREER OPPORTUNITY

    Santam BITS has a career opportunity for a senior role of Information Security Systems Analyst in the Business Information and Technology Services (BITS) department which is based in the Western Cape or Gauteng.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Security Analysis and Monitoring

  • Analyse and assess security measures within the organization's IT systems.
  • Monitor security alerts and incidents, conduct investigations, and provide timely response to security events.
  • Collaborate with the incident response team to identify and mitigate security incidents.

    • Vulnerability Assessment

  • Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on IT systems to identify and address potential security weaknesses.
  • Work with system administrators and other stakeholders to remediate identified vulnerabilities.

    • Security Implementation

  • Implement and configure security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption tools.
  • Ensure the proper configuration and maintenance of security technologies to maximize effectiveness.

    • Security Policy and Compliance

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations.
  • Provide guidance to other departments to ensure security practices align with established policies.
  • Incident Response
  • Participate in incident response activities, including forensic analysis, root cause determination, and documentation.
  • Contribute