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Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise the possibilities on our continent and beyond.
Job Description
What you’ll get to do:
The role is within the Converged Security Office and your responsibilities will include the following:
Developing, testing, Implementing and sometimes documenting security monitoring solutions to enforce security strategies and support to new/existing systems in accordance with policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
Serve as a trusted partner to business, operations, development, risk and compliance teams providing security monitoring solutions subject matter expert (SME) guidance and analysis.
Developing and implementing security monitoring to the standards, guidelines and procedures for hardening monitoring of configurations, users and roles, profiles, etc.
Refining and enhancing existing monitoring methods, controls, standards, procedures, and guidelines to help improve monitoring to inhibit the unauthorized behavior.
Ensuring that security monitoring tool/s are within patching limits with all business partners that are affected.
Assist with incident investigations if and when required.
May be called upon to it assist with root cause analysis of security violations.
Working within different levels of the organization to understand their respective security monitoring needs and assist with implementing practices consistent with the bank security monitoring policy.
Working with internal and external auditors to demonstrate and provide evidence of security monitoring controls are adherence to regulatory compliance
Executing and enhancing monitoring systems used to detect and report security violations
What do you need to get in?
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Related Fields or relevant industry certifications and comparable experience
CISSP certification or any security related certification-preferred, but not essential
Splunk User certification
Splunk Power User certification, but not essential
Splunk Administration certification, but not essential
Experience required:
IT Work experience of between 12 to 24 months
Splunk experience of at least 6 Months
Basic Linux Admin Skill of between 12 to 24 months
Data analytics of between 12 to 24 months
SQL experience of between 12 to 24 months, but not essential
Python knowledge of around 12 months, but not essential
Maintain familiarity with industry trends and current security monitoring practices
Passionate, positive and driven attitude
Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Reliable time management and organization skills
Demonstrates the ability to convey technical findings in simple language
Proactive mindset and actions
Aptitude to lead complex efforts with minimal supervision
Willingness to collaborate across the organization
Ability to lead complex efforts with minimal supervision
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Flexibility to work in varying business functions and capabilities
Capability to adapt to new and changing environment and handle multiple priorities, including to learn quickly
If you’re passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the exciting world of Security by leading from the front, we would love to hear from you!
Education
Higher Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
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