Information Security Specialist

Alexforbes; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector seeks an Information Security Specialist to enhance their Cyber Security Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security, focusing on operational efficiencies and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves designing innovative security solutions and collaborating with various teams to ensure robust security measures are in place.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in cyber security.
• Technical ability across cyber security technology landscape.
• Experience in managing security incidents and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cyber security enabling technologies.
• Improve security and governance processes.
• Coordinate with security vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Technology or Business Management

Cybersecurity Certificate in Security Operations

Masters/Management Degree

Job description

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Designation: PP2991 - Information Security Specialist

Category: Technology - OF6302

Posted by: Alexander Forbes

Posted on: 06 May 2025

Closing date: 16 May 2025

Location: Sandton

Purpose Of The Job

In keeping with the Organisation’s strive for excellence in strategy execution, digital transformation, innovation, technology delivery and risk management we looking to true-up the internal Cyber Security Team. For us to deliver on the Group’s future aspirations and beyond, there is a need to build out Cyber Security Services. The role of the Information Security Specialist is beyond ticking compliance boxes, however the strategy demands enabling operational and business efficiencies.

Overview

Education

• Matric – Essential
• Degree in Technology, Business Management -Essential
• Masters/Management Degree - Advantageous
• Cybersecurity Certificate in Security Operations – Essential
  
  

Experience – 7 Years Minimum To 10 Years Maximum Required

• Technical ability to work across cyber security technology landscape i.e. from the endpoint to the CLOUD.
• Defines and establish directives, ensure standards & processes are defined and meets regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Read Cyber security plan and strategy and execute delivery based on CISO Strategy,
• Advise on tactical initiative to reduce cyber risk Key performance areas
  
  

Information Security And Technical Operations

• Knowledge Sharing, Designing and implementing innovative cyber security enabling technologies
• Continually improve security and governance process to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the controls, with primary focus on logical access controls
• Continually improve system capabilities to increase uptime and availability through system integration and process re-design, resulting in less downtime and improving SLA's
• Provide SME input into IT and Security roadmaps and future landscapes through the architecture teams as well as ensure security and governance in current designs
• Co-ordinate Security vendors and internal operational teams to ensure both internal and external SLA's are being met, including Incident Management of Severity 1 and 2 incidents
• Configuration, installation, and support of all Technology and Cyber Security enabling technologies
• Developing and maintaining up to date AS-IS documentation of the solutions
• Developing user training for Cyber Security controls and the enabling technologies as required
• Performing regular tests to confirm optimal working conditions of implemented configurations
• Managing, monitoring, and reporting of performance and other issues
• Perform/Automating daily system integrity checks
• Responding to inquiries to provide technical assistance and support
  
  

Continuous Personal Development

• Research and development of new technologies and personal development
• Attend and participate in professional groups / webinars Good Corporate Citizen
• Working within a team environment and will contribute to the team’s success
• Attending and participating in team meetings
• Providing input in technical meetings and workshops
• Interacting with various levels of staff members to aid resolutions of issues
• Any other duties assigned by management General management
  
  

Finance & Budget management.

• None Risk Management.
• Risk review of the various portfolios, identification, mitigating actions and ensuring actions are implemented to prevent exposure. Business continuity.
• Review of various portfolios and ensure there are continuity plans in place so that business is not disrupted. People management.
• None Design, Development and Implementation of various structures and business models.
  
  

POV, R&D for security products

Strong reporting capability and functionally to be developed.

Security Vendor operation responsibility management

• Service improvement drive
• Security Project delivery
• Cyber security posture management
• Technology operations risk and audit support.
• Business clients
• Change Management preparations Strong Change management knowledge
  
  

Complete incident management life-cycle

Competencies required

Business skills

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Process management
• Business Relations Functional skills
• Accountability and Dependability
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail
• Research information
• Customer Focus Leadership skills
• Change Management
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Driving Performance
• Risk Management
• Motivating and Inspiring People skills
• Collaboration and Partnering
• Communication
• Team Effectiveness
• Developing Others
• Empowering Others Core competencies
• Change ability
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Flexibility
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Initiative
• Learning Agility

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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