Cybersecurity Specialist - KwaZulu-Natal - Careerbox

Job title: It Security Analyst Umhlanga

Description

About Careerbox

We are a dynamic BPO firm based in Durban, offering cutting-edge services to our clients.

Job Summary

Careerbox is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Senior Security Analyst to join our vibrant team. As a key member of our security operations, you will be responsible for shaping our security architecture, deploying advanced technologies, and leading our cyber defense initiatives.

In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to take the lead in transforming cybersecurity landscapes and safeguarding digital frontiers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement effective cyber defense strategies to protect our systems and data from emerging threats.
2. Work closely with IT Operations to identify and remediate system vulnerabilities, ensuring the long-term security of our infrastructure.
3. Formulate and evolve document standards to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
4. Enhance reporting capabilities to provide data-driven insights for security assessments, incident analysis, and root cause investigations.
5. Lead remediation efforts to ensure incident closure and compliance.
6. Monitor networks and connected devices for security issues, identifying potential threats and implementing corrective measures.
7. Proactively respond to and report on DLP, IPS/IDS, ATP, APT detection, and develop remediation actions and improvement plans.
8. Track and manage remediation efforts to ensure a mature document trail.
9. Utilize formal processes and standards to address incident management, ensuring effective remediation, business impact, and root cause analysis.
10. Investigate all cybersecurity incidents, documenting findings and developing remediation recommendations.
11. Aid in the documentation of security breaches and provide remediation recommendations.
12. Assess security incidents and measure organizational impact.
13. Evaluate and improve the organization's IT Security and regulatory compliance.
14. Design, deploy, and enhance cybersecurity protection solutions to serve as the first line of defense.
15. Implement and report against scheduled sensitive data discovery.
16. Stay current on IT security trends and news, researching security enhancements and making recommendations to management.