Officer: Cybersecurity & Digital Information at Western Cape Provincial Parliament

Why Us?

The Information Technology and Digital Services tribe are a team of focused professionals who provide the full range of Information Technology and Digital Services to the organisation. The Information Technology and Digital Services requires the services of an Officer: Cybersecurity & Digital Information who meets the below criteria and can contribute successfully to the mission of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.

Key responsibilities for the Officer: Cybersecurity & Digital Information are including, but not limited to:

• Assist with identifying and evaluating potential security risks to the WCPP information
• Developing and maintaining information security policies and procedures that align with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensuring adherence to approved standards by the
• Monitoring and responding to information security incidents, including data breaches, cyber-attacks, utilizing a SIEM.
• Consult incident response plans that outline the steps to be taken in the event of a security incident and coordinate with the relevant
• Managing and maintaining security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption They also ensure that these technologies are configured to protect the WCPP’s information assets.
• Providing cybersecurity training and awareness to employees, members of parliament and support staff to ensure they understand their role in maintaining the security of the WCPP’s information
• Communicating and collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that digital information security is integrated into all aspects of the WCPP
• Ensuring that WCPP’s compliance with regulations and standards like NIST, ISO 27001,
• Creating, maintaining, and reporting Cybersecurity

To be considered you need:

• Degree in Information Technology
• 3 years’ experience in Information Security practice
• Relevant certification on the Microsoft Security Reference Architecture at a minimum Microsoft 365: MDE, MDI, Intune, Cloud Apps, Azure ATP.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST or equivalent frameworks.

Must display the following essential skills and competencies:

• Excellent communication and reporting
• Attention to
• Project management skills
• Time management skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory requirements regarding cybersecurity.