IT Security Specialist Engineer (Cloud) Mr Price Group at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• We are looking to secure an analytical, team player to join our Mr Price technology security team!

Responsibilities

• Work with architects, system engineers and other IT support teams to define, guide, advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
• Design and configure security hardware and software
• Use the toolsets available to identify and detect intrusions on corporate network and endpoints; detect any unauthorized attempts to access the systems
• Solutionise by providing options for the IT network for enhancement to the security roadmap
• Train other employees on security best practices, mentoring to junior team members
• Monitor software and hardware for any possible cyber attacks
• Develops and implements new solutions based on a wide variety of different technologies; Evaluate new and possible vendors on security features to ensure they meet organizational security standards and policies
• Perform security assessments and conduct internal scanning on the network
• Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Organize and conduct tests and “ethical hacks” of the existing company IT architecture
• Keep technical knowledge current through continuation of education
• Provide automation solutions as far as possible
• Serve as a security specialist and conduct training when required 
• Draft policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Be an active change advisory member by reviewing production changes
• Research and Design, benchmark, baseline exercises, trend analysis
• Align with enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications

Relevant IT degree and certifications in 1 or more of the following: 

• CompTIA Security+ 
• CISSP
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
• Associate of ISC
• Google Certified Associate Engineer
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner/Engineer

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a Security role 
• 5+ years in an Infrastructure Back-end support environment and Implementation and deployment of enterprise solutions
• Working knowledge of Networking and Directory Services through AD 
• Strong knowledge of  Enterprise solutions;  Vulnerability management, Edge/Cloud applications, M365 Backend Compliance and Policies, Google Workspace Threat intelligence, Web Filtering
• Essential understanding of the response required in a Security Operations Centre. 
• Strong knowledge of design, test solutions, authentication methods, Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Data leakage, Mobile device management, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, strong networking or Microsoft back-end experience. 
• Strong understanding of the NIST and SANS framework would be advantageous. 
• Experience in Governance (POPI/Data Protection/PCI/Policy and Procedure) is required. Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Management of a Security information and event management environment 
• Design, test, implementation and support of vulnerability management solutions, authentication methods, email and collaboration tools
• Protocols, Mobile device management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention software, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Cloud security and controls/Web Access Firewalls
• API security controls

Soft Skills   

• An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong Decision-making skills
• High performance individual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team Player with a great attitude;