Overview
IT Security Specialist Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Mr Price Group
Title: IT Security Specialist
Company: Mr Price Group
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
We are looking to secure an analytical, team player to join our Mr Price technology security team!
A day in your life?
Work with architects, system engineers and other IT support teams to define, guide, advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
Design and configure security hardware and software
Use the toolsets available to identify and detect intrusions on corporate network and endpoints; detect any unauthorized attempts to access the systems
Solutionise by providing options for the IT network for enhancement to the security roadmap
Train other employees on security best practices, mentoring to junior team members
Monitor software and hardware for any possible cyber attacks
Perform security assessments and conduct internal scanning on the network
Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register
Organize and conduct tests and “ethical hacks” of the existing company IT architecture
Keep technical knowledge current through continuation of education
Provide automation solutions as far as possible
Serve as a security specialist and conduct training when required
Draft policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register
Be an active change advisory member by reviewing production changes
Research and Design, benchmark, baseline exercises, trend analysis
Align with enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals.
What we’re looking for in our new specialist?
Education & Certifications
Relevant IT degree and certifications in 1 or more of the following:
CompTIA Security+ CISSP
GIAC
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
AWS Engineer
GSuite Engineer
Associate of ISC
Certified Cisco or Meraki Engineer
Experience
3 years’ experience in a Security role
5+ years in an Infrastructure Back-end support environment and Implementation and deployment of enterprise solutions
Solid technical experience in Networking (LAN and WAN management, FW/Routers/Switches/Wifi/DHCP/DNS/DMZ/Edge/Segmentation etc).
Essential understanding of the response required in a Security Operations Centre.
Strong knowledge of design, test solutions, authentication methods, Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Data leakage, Mobile device management, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, strong networking or Microsoft back-end experience.
Scripting and knowledge of the NIST and SANS framework would be advantageous.
Experience in Governance (POPI/Data Protection/PCI/Policy and Procedure) is required. Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
Management of a Security information and event management environment
Design, test, implementation and support of vulnerability management solutions, authentication methods, email and collaboration tools
Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Mobile device management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention software, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing
Scripting and knowled…
