Deputy Director: Information Security at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology / IT security Engineering, Informatics (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in ICT Infrastructure, application development and ICT Security. Investigation risk analysis. Information Technology security services.

DUTIES :

• Monitor the implementation of security software. Monitor and evaluate solutions such as firewall, SSL encryption, digital signature encryption, antivirus and/or identity and access management. Monitor / oversee network of security resources and vendors: Ensure employees and vendors comply with Departmental Information Security Policies and Procedures. Ensure protection of information communication technology Security services including assets, intellectual property and computer systems.
• Monitor / oversee external and internal security threats. Identify potential areas of non-compliance, vulnerability and risk. Develops / implements corrective action / plans for resolution of problematic issues. Provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Provide training and Support, Security infrastructures and services. Ensure that all Departmental infrastructure has the correct level of protection to ensure secure operation. Provide information security awareness programs. Provide information security awareness programs.