Information Security Specialist - Johannesburg - Kalagadi

    Kalagadi
    Kalagadi Johannesburg

    6 hours ago

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    ROLE SUMMARY: Information security specialists protect an organization's data and IT infrastructure by applying diverse skills and responsibilities.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    1. Conduct threat and risk analysis to identify potential issues in business systems and technologies, eliminating performance and capacity problems. Implement vulnerability assessments and configure audits for operating systems, web servers, databases, and detect malicious activities in the infrastructure.
    2. Evaluate and deploy new security technologies and procedures, staying up-to-date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
    3. Analyze data changes to detect undetected breaches, verifying system integrity.
    4. Develop custom security features and procedures for software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware.
    5. Create and implement information security standards, guidelines, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations.
    6. Stay informed about new intrusion methods and develop protection plans, having a deep understanding of vulnerabilities, management systems, and common security applications.
    7. Implement counteractive protocols, report incidents, and provide customized risk ratings based on company policies.
    8. Offer security assessments, design security training materials, organize training sessions, provide technical support, and communicate security policies and procedures.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Strategic formulation and execution
    • Business requirement analysis
    • Incident Management and Response
    • Business Threat Identification and Communication
    • Information Risk Assessment and Management
    • Regulatory and Legal Frameworks
    • Change Management and Change Risk
    • GRC and Security Standards, Policies, and Practices
    • Information Risks within Systems and IT Architecture
    • Information Risks within people and processes
    • Infrastructure Risks to business delivery
    • Enterprise and Security Architecture
    • Operational Security Practices and Management
    • Information Security Awareness

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • NQF 7 Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, such as computer science
    • 5-6 years of experience in IT and Information Security Governance, including at least 3 years in an active Information Risk management role


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