Cyber Security Specialist - Sandton at Bluespec Holdings

Objectives of the role:

• Guard all company data, particularly sensitive information, from both internal and external threats by designing broad defences against would-be intruders.
• Take the lead in day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidents.
• Collaborate with other members of the cybersecurity team to develop new protocols, layers of protection, and other proactive and defensive systems for remaining ahead of cybercriminals.
• Maintain documentation of security guidelines, procedures, standards, and controls.
• Maintain knowledge of current cybercrime tactics.

Responsibilities:

• Collect data on current security measures for risk analysis, and write systems status reports regularly.
• Monitor constantly for attacks and run appropriate defensive protocols if a breach occurs.
• Conduct testing to identify vulnerabilities, and collaborate with cybersecurity team to update defensive protocols when necessary.
• Configure antivirus systems, firewalls, data centre and software updates with a security-first mindset.
• Grant credentials to authorized users, monitor access-related activities, and check for unregistered information changes.
• Help lead employee training to prevent phishing and other forms of cyberattack.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Required skills and qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in cybersecurity at a midsize or large company in our industry.
• Deep knowledge of IT, including hardware, software, and networks.
• Meticulous eye for detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully in both individual and team settings.
• Ability to think like a hacker in order to stay ahead of threats.

Qualifications and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in information systems, information technology, or related field.
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP ( Certified Information  Systems Security Professional.