Information Security Specialist - Pretoria at Public Investment Corporation

(Ref: ITBCS001)

Requirements:

•  A minimum of B Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Systems Engineering/ Information Systems or related field.
•  National Diploma in Computer Science, IT, IS or related field.
•  Security+, SSCP, CEH, CISSP or similar information security professional certifications.
•  A minimum of 3-6 years of experience in the Information Security field.
•  Good understanding of complex IT systems and staying up to date with the latest security standards, systems and protocols, as well as best practice security products.
•  Excellent knowledge of cloud technologies, information security technology such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), data leakage protection (DLP), access management, anti-malware, and SIEM technologies.
•  Knowledge of various Information security domains.

Duties:

•  Deploy, Support, Maintain and Monitor various cloud-based and on-prem information security solutions
•  Organise and Conduct vulnerability assessment assessments on the PIC network and systems.
•  Integrate information security throughout the solutions or system life cycle
•  Analyse existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements.
•  Monitor PIC ICT network and systems to identify potential vulnerabilities and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems.
•  Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system.
•  Troubleshoot and resolve information security-related incidents.
•  Prepare relevant information security reports and documentation

Key Competencies:

•  Good analytic and problem-solving skills
•  Knowledge of current cyber security threat landscape, risks and protocols
•  Willingness to work after-hours when necessary
•  Ability to work independently
•  Communication, and interpersonal skills
•  Planning and organising 

Closing Date: 26 April 2024