Senior Advisor Information Security x 2 Vacancies

Position : Senior Advisor Information Security X2 (Re-advert)

Task Grade : G16

Area of Speacialization : To identify and assess security weaknesses on Eskom information with the view to implement corrective and preventative controls. This is to assist in the preservation of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information to minimize the business

Department : Information Risk and Compliance

Business Unit : Group IT

Location : South Africa (Gauteng)

Reference Number : 329-1551906/XS

 

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):
• IT related degree

Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years information security discipline specific experience

 

Skills and Competencies

Area of specialisation: To identify and assess security weaknesses on Eskom information with the view to implement corrective and preventative controls. This is to assist in the preservation of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information to minimize the business impact of security vulnerabilities and incidents.

• Behavioural

o Integrity
o Honesty
o Trustworthiness
o Professionalism
o Customer and strategically focused
o Ability to think strategically, literally and be innovative
o Ability to understand and integrate a broad range of information

• Leadership

o Team player
o Motivating teams
o Coaching
o Mentoring
o Developing etc.
o Ability to network well with internal and external parties to share knowledge in information security management

• Knowledge

o Expert knowledge and understanding of the information security discipline

• Skills
o Good negotiation and facilitation skills
o Project management skills
o Technical analysis skills
o Strategic thinking

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Eskom information resources are secured through the implementation of information security framework
• Assess and evaluate information security risks, recommend and implement remedial controls
• Provide an information security advisory and consultancy services to the entire Eskom
• Interface with other departments within Eskom Group IT, Divisional Security Officers and Eskom Physical Security department
• Preparing and developing content for information security training courses, induction courses and communication programmes

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

The appointment of the candidate is at the Manager’s sole discretion, taking into account factors which Eskom consider relevant including but not limited to Eskom’s Employment & Occupational Equity Policies, Strategies & Guidelines.  Also note that Eskom supports a smoke-free environment.

 

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Closing Date : 2014/03/03