Cybersecurity Engineer / Specialist at Altron Bytes Systems Integration

Job Function
Job Description:

• Ability to conduct information security risk assessments
• Ability to create and execute security monitoring tool sets such as DLP, SIEM and Web Gateway, Cyber Protection.
• Exposure to cyber security or SOC monitoring.
• Strong technical ability.
• Stakeholder Management
• Ability to support an information security strategy that supports business needs
• Understanding of the NIST Framework
• Business Acumen
• Interpersonal skills
• Multi task and quality focused.
• Good understanding of risk and compliance
• Understanding of Systems Integration business process
• Project Management skills
• Network, firewall and Microsoft skills

Responsibilities
Job Requirements:

• Focus on Security related to Infrastructure provided by Altron BSI and Telecommunications providers. Work towards enhancing the security of infrastructure systems at our outsourced customer.
• Reduce and manage and security related risks.
• Ensure relevant Security measures are implemented and maintained on key systems deployed at our outsourced customer. These include firewalls, VPNs, switches, wireless devices, Servers etc.
• Keep up to date on all security related issues.
• Use the Cybersecurity Assessment Report as a guideline to address best practices mitigation plan.
• Produce and present relevant security reports to the customer. Agree actions and timelines.
• Action all findings (critical events / incidents) from relevant NOC / SOC / Firewall reports. This will include investigating issues identified and working with the team to resolve them.
• Work with the Altron BSI team and ensure relevant security actions / investigations are executed in conjunction with the team. Security is everyone’s problem and is still the responsibility of every engineer at Altron BSI.
• Assist our outsourced customer to implement infrastructure related portions of their security policy (provided the technology required is available).
• Identify and assist with Security related projects and initiatives.
• Work with our outsourced customer’s auditors on security related audit findings.
• Document any relevant security related standards and processes to be implemented & maintained across all sites.
• Identify any security risks and actions required to mitigate them.
• Conduct internal security audits and regularly review any changes that may affect security. This may require tools or software. Servers, networks etc.
• Review relevant security LOGS (on an exception basis) and investigate and action relevant ones. (servers, firewalls etc.)
• Monitor access to our outsourced customer’s network from any 3rd parties and investigate and action any suspicious activity. Examples are VPN access. This may require tools or software.
• Monitor Data leaving our outsourced customer and identify potential threats. This will require tools or software.
• Help the KZN Account Management team with Cybersecurity Meetings
• Represent the Altron BSI Enterprise Security Solutions Division
• Promote Altron BSI Enterprise Security Solutions offerings throughout KZN
• Help with Pre-sales / Consulting activities as required by account managers

Education Required

• Qualifications Requirements Relevant Information Technology Qualification

Experience Required

• A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience
• Experience using vulnerability management tools, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and responding to network/computer intrusions and supporting inquiries.
• Knowledge of information systems security principles and methods, the requirements for certification and accreditation of systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods.
• Knowledge of test and assessment methods to evaluate security authentication technologies. Knowledge of standards like PCI, SOC2, ISO 27001.
• Expansive general IT knowledge.

Essential Competencies

• Maintain Good Customer Feedback w.r.t Cybersecurity
• Data Privacy laws
• Governance documentation
• Security planning and future view
• Guide and assist KZN region in security related task such as consulting/pre-sales
• Monthly Customer health checks and Reports
• RFPs
• Audits

Advantageous Competencies

• Industry recognized security certifications or various cybersecurity vendor product certifications
• Three (3+) years’ relevant work experience in a manufacturing company or as a security consultant / pre-sales engineer

Additional Requirements

You’re someone who?

• Has a PASSION for Security?
• Is able to work independently and collaborate with the team whenever is necessary
• Has an above and beyond attitude
• Values constructive feedback
• Works well in a team
• Is proactive and service driven
• Is Honest and reliable
• Is able to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
• Is a highly energetic creative and lateral thinker
• Self-motivated & well presented
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Amazing attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Effective listening and verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to communicate remotely with the head office team members
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent time management ability
• Highly organized, logical and structured individual

Other

• Due to the Broad nature of the role and the prominence of cybersecurity defence, scheduled after-hours and weekend work might be required.

Please note that the appointment will be made from the designated group, in line with the Employment Equity Act, as well as the Company’s Employment Equity Plan.