Overview
Cyber Security Specialist Jobs in Parktown, NC at Rand Mutual – RMA
Title: Cyber Security Specialist
Company: Rand Mutual – RMA
Location: Parktown, NC
Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE
The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible for building-in security during the development stages of software systems, networks, and data centres. The incumbent will be responsible for searching of vulnerabilities and risks in hardware and software and close off security vulnerabilities when a potential threat or attempted breach is found. The Information cybersecurity analyst will also be required to secure enterprise information by determining security requirements, planning, implementing and testing of security systems to detect, prevent and resolve security threats to the installed computer systems and to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of company data and information systems.
Security Deployment, Administration and Maintenance
Deploy, manage and maintain all security controls and their corresponding or associated software
Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted through systems
Manage the implementation and execution of Data-Loss strategies
Ensure the enforcement of enterprise security documents
Manage security for local and wide area networks
Design, perform, and/or oversee penetration testing of all systems in order to identify system vulnerabilities
Design, implement, and report on security system and end user activity
Supervise all investigations into problematic activity and provide on-going communication with senior management
Recommend, schedule (where appropriate), and apply fixes, security patches, disaster recovery procedures, and any other measures required in the event of a security breach
Supervise the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits
Security Monitoring and Remediation
Monitor event logs, network access and implement corrective measures as needed.
Monitor and report on threat and vulnerability management and health and compliance
Apply remediation proactively on security threats and incidents, including patching, vulnerability assessments, and audit findings
Security Operations Analytics and Reporting
Provide regular reporting and analytics of the security operations, including threat intelligence and vulnerability exposure.
Coaching and mentoring
Design, implement, and report on security system and end user activity
Coach and mentor junior staff in the security function
Job Requirements
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?
NQF Level 7 Qualification in Computer Science or equivalent
Relevant certification in Information Security
6 – 8 years’ experience in information security consulting/officer type roles
Preferably experience working in the financial services industry
Experience in managing security incidents
Experience in administering, maintaining, documenting and supporting server and network security infrastructure
Experience with monitoring networks to avoid security breaches, and to determine causes
Experience installing and deploying software such as data encryption and firewalls, and ensure they work to keep sensitive information safe
The ability to create reports on any security breaches, outlining the damage that has been caused
Experience with performing penetration testing
Experience with industry standards such as ISO 27001
Keeping up to date with new IT security trends
Best practice knowledge of security standards in their organization
Understanding/Knowledge / implementation of Information Security Frameworks
