Information Security Engineer - Umhlanga at BETSoftware

• As an Information Security Engineer on our Team, you will be responsible for the security of the organization's computer systems and networks. Also known as an Information Security Analyst, the engineer implements security measures that effectively safeguard sensitive data in the event of a cyber-attack.
• If you see yourself as a strong multi-tasker with a keen eye for detail, who is always one step ahead of criminals, and well-organised in a thriving fast-paced environment, then you could be our next All-Star. Your role will also involve implementing security measures that effectively safeguard sensitive data in the event of a cyber-attack while monitoring security tools and handling support issues.

You Bring:

• IT-related diploma/ degree and a technical background is essential;
• +5 years as a Security Engineer experience;
• SIEM Exposure;
• Strong understanding of endpoint security solutions to include File Integrity Monitoring and Data Loss Prevention;
• Expertise across a variety of security products including firewalls, URL filtering, information security and virus protection;
• An enthusiasm for staying up to date with the very latest updates about security threats and solutions;
• Outstanding communication skills that go beyond “tech talk” – the ability to translate complex IT matters to those without an IT background.

Advantage:

• Information security professional designations such as CEH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security +.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop information security plans and policies, help plan and carry out BET Software’s information security strategy;
• Responsible for developing a set of security standards and best practices for BET Software, and recommend security enhancements to management as needed;
• Assist with developing strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach;
• Responsible for educating the workforce on information security, through training and building awareness;
• Conducts periodic scans of networks to find any vulnerability; conduct penetration testing, which simulates an attack on the system to highlight or find any weaknesses that might be exploited by a malicious party;
• Constantly monitor BET Software’s networks and systems for security breaches or intrusions;
• Installing of software that helps to notify the organisation of intrusions, and watching out for irregular system behaviour;
• Investigate security breaches, lead incident response activities to minimise the impact; thereafter lead a technical and forensic investigation into how the breach happened and the extent of the damage, and prepare reports and findings to be reported to management;
• Report on security status and implementation;
• Improve monitoring and alerts;
• Responsible for container security, Patch Management, GPO and Mime Cast administration and reporting;
• Enterprise knowledge and experience of Sophos End Point Protection Suite (EPO, DLP, Antivirus, Endpoint Encryption);
• Web security configuration and monitoring.

Closing Date 31 October 2023