Manager (Network Security) - Durban at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Leading the network security team and managing the security for network and telecommunications infrastructure and providing network architecture, IT security and high level network/security problem resolution expertise: to ensure a functioning and optimal computing infrastructure across the Municipality’s branch office locations, the central office and its departments across both internal and public computing programs and services and encompassing all online and onsite IT services.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (NTWRKS & TELECOM INFRAS)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Manage the optimal functioning of the network security systems.
• Responsible for the management of special projects.
• Provide Information Security Services by developing and maintaining related policies, standards, processes and procedures for information security within the Municipality.
• Render conventional Informational Security services for the Municipality internally and externally.
• Conducts performance and personnel management.
• Render logistical functions/processes within unit.
• Oversee the network security.
• Development of Network Security Architecture and standards.

Competencies    

• Organisational awareness.
• Planning and organising.
• Monitoring and control.
• Technical strategy and planning
• Operations.
• Installation and integration.
• Interpersonal relationship.
• Communication.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Cognitive ability.
• Team orientation
• Coaching and mentoring

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• Advanced Network Certification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field.
• 6 Years relevant experience.