Security Specialist at Capitec Bank

Job description

Purpose of the role:

To analyse, architect and design IT Data Centre Infrastructure and systems integration in regard to IT security aspects and security solutions in support of the organization.

Qualifications:

Grade 12

A relevant 3 year degree / diploma in IT

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in IT Security related Architecture or Design
• 4+ years' experience designing, deploying and supporting Active Directory deployments and its supporting technologies in a medium to large sized organization
• 4+ years’ experience in Infrastructure Architecture or Design
• Proven experience integrating security solutions and practices in a Windows environment

Knowledge:

Expert knowledge of:

• Windows Server architecture
• Architecting and designing Active Directory and Related technologies.
• Secure network architecture, identity and access management principles, and application security principles.
• Security Principles, IT Security procedures and Best Practices

A sound understanding of:

• PKI, RADIUS, LDAP
• Data Centre infrastructure architecture.
• Data Centre infrastructure performance and capacity analysis.
• IT systems development processes (SDLC lifecycle).
• Business compliance requirements
• Business continuity planning
• IT Operations
• Virtualization Architecture
• X86 Hardware architecture

Skills:

• Communication skills (written and verbal) in English
• Computer literacy
• Consultation, facilitation and presentation skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Analytical, conceptual and diagnostic skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• Demonstrate initiative, proactive attitude and a continuous improvement mind set
• Ability to work under pressure
• Leadership skills
• Team player

Additional requirements:

• The incumbent will be required to work overtime from time-to-time.
• Own vehicle and a valid drivers’ license will be required.
• Willingness to travel
• Clear credit record
• Clear criminal record