Assistant Director: Information Security (One Year Contract) at Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
• A professional IT security management certification e.g. CISSP or CISM, GIAC, CCNP will serve as an added advantage.
• Coupled with a minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in an Information security role, of which 2 years should be at supervisory/junior management level. Solid knowledge of various information security frameworks, strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, cloud security, and data protection, familiarity with risk management tools, experience with security technologies, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to educate a nontechnical audience about various security measures and effective verbal and written communication skills. A valid driver's license.

Duties :

• Develop, drive and execute the departmental information security strategy. Establish and maintain an effective security governance framework, policies, procedures and standards.
• To manage and mitigate information security risks. Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks and vulnerabilities, and implement measures to mitigate them.
• Will be required to attend governance committees and present ICT security report. Develop and implement security awareness initiatives to promote a culture of security within the department.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations, including incident detection, response and recovery. Design and implement security solutions that meet the department’s requirements while ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
• Ensure the department complies with relevant laws, regulations and best standards related to information security -compliance. Assess and manage risks associated with third-party vendors and partners. Ensure patch management within the environment.