Network Security Specialist at Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority - LGSETA

Job Requirements: 

• National Diploma / B-degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field (NQF level 7)
• Certified Network Security Specialist
• CSSIP
• Ethical hacking certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in network and security management. Extensive knowledge of securing network devices and configurations (firewalls, switches, servers, storage) and any other security networking hardware or software tools for on-premises or cloud.

Key performance areas:

The incumbent will pro-actively secure the LGSETA ICT infrastructure and environment against potential unauthorised access, covering:

• Provides technical expertise regarding security-related concepts to operational teams within theInformation Technology Department and the business.
• Proactively monitor the environment to detect and implement steps to mitigate cyber-attacks before they occur.
• Review, investigate, and respond to real-time alerts within the environment.
• Review real-time and historical reports for security and/or compliance violations.
• Monitor online security-related resources for new and emerging cyber threats.
• Assesses new security technologies to determine potential value for the LGSETA.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments of LGSETA’s systems and networks.
• Manage the security of all LGSETA systems.
• Lead the vulnerability management program that encompasses the annual cyber security assessments, penetration tests, research and reports on emerging threats, to help the LGSETA take pre-emptive risk mitigation steps.
• Installation of LAN/WAN, upgrades and repairs.