Specialist: Group Technology Assurance at Vodacom

Role Purpose

The Specialist: Group Technology Assurance role is based within Technology.
Role purpose – To provide assurance within Technology across the Vodacom OPCOs covering the areas of Cyber Security and GITC including governance & reporting, independent assurance, risk & control guidance and continuous monitoring of the Risk and Controls environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform reviews on technology processes, systems, infrastructure and network infrastructure across the Cyber Security and GITC environments with the aim of proactively enhancing the control environment. Guiding management on recommendations for closure of items found.
• Control implementation across the Cyber Security and GITC environments within Technology and related processes
• Conduct internal and external security assurance scans using tools or developing/scripting tools
• Implementation of Continuous Monitoring techniques across the Cyber Security and GITC environments
• Travelling to local markets to assist management with governance and risk management

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have

• IT Audit, Risk Management or CyberSecurity in large enterprises is required
• Relevant Frameworks (CISA, SOX, ISO 27001/27002, CISSP) preferable
• Technical/Infrastructure knowledge is required i.e. detailed knowledge of at least three of the following platforms:,Operating Systems(LINUX, Windows),IT Networks, Firewalls, VPNs,Databases (SQL, Oracle, MySQL etc),GSM Network Infrastructure.
• Security and Development knowledge is advantageous,Linux Kali and associated tools,Asset discovery techniques,Scripting (Linux bash, JavaScript etc),Python/PHP or other programming languages,Zoning, DDos detection, Web Traffic filtering, Malware, IDPS,Patching, Vulnerability Management, Pen Test techniques
• Personal attributes required
• Grasping of technical concepts rapidly and the ability to articulate these concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Good client engagement skills
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills
• A relevant IT/Technology Degree (e.g. BSc Computer Science/Engineering, BCom Informatics)
• Relevant certifications would be advantageous, such as CISA, CISM, CRISK, CISSP, ITIL etc

Overall Experience 5yrs, Inclusive Of

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in risk, assurance, controls and compliance management in a technology environment
• At least 3 years’ experience in Technology Security or a Technology Audit function would be advantageous
• At least 3 years’ experience in process definition and management would be advantageous.
• A relevant Technology post graduate degree\diploma will also be an added advantage

Closing date for Applications: 07 August 2020