Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes; we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.<\/p>\n
In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-funding support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people\u2019s lives and protecting the environment.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Information Security Specialist<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Duties\/Outputs:<\/strong><\/p>\n Financial Management:<\/strong> Stakeholder Relations Plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in order to deliver Information Security services in accordance to the expectations of the organisation. Internal Processes:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Develop and Implement Information Security annual operations input to the IT Operational plan to ensure all network devices are updated and have not vulnerabilities
\nLocation:<\/strong> Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> TIA01\/04\/2021
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nTo ensure that all ICT related systems deliver output in support of TIA business. Manage all TIA network components ensuring approved guidelines and processes are applied for compliance. Ensure network Integrity, Confidentiality and Security including managed operations for the Firewalls, Antivirus, User access management, SSL certificates for the websites etc. Monitoring TIA systems information management and security for proper access internally and externally. Safeguard all information system assets from potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities by identifying and solving potential and actual information security incidents. Ensuring all network devices are configured adequately with necessary authentication and are updated with latest versions of patches. Management and daily systems back up and replication to the TIA DR plan and site for business continuity purposes and efficiency. Conduct TIA penetration and vulnerability assessments for management reporting. Assist with second line support for all IT escalations from the Helpdesk.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Provide input to the IT Operations budget with a focus on Operations and Security requirements of TIA.
\n\u2022Monitor and track performance against the approved budget and address any anomalies with regards to IT Security budget
\n\u2022Verify and collate invoices for the service providers used by IT for Operations and IT Security projects
\n\u2022Coordinate Information Security requirements across the organisation for budget purposes<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Maintain external relationships with service providers and suppliers, and external consultants on specific projects in order to ensure outsourced IT Operations and Information Security services meet the required service standards.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Develop and Implement Information Security annual operations input to the IT Operational plan to ensure all network devices are updated and have not vulnerabilities
\n\u2022Draft, implement and maintain relevant Policies, procedures and guidelines for Information Security management across TIA network
\n\u2022Ensure Information System compliance and conformance to IT policies and processes
\n\u2022Respond to internal and external audit findings timeously
\n\u2022Report on Information Security in accordance to the IT Governance Framework
\n\u2022Comply to all TIA systems when executing network Infrastructure tasks
\n\u2022Provide input to the IT risk register
\n\u2022Develop and implement standardized Information Security processes and procedures
\n\u2022Implement and manage IT Service Management
\n\u2022Monitor overall IT performance
\n\u2022Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security controls
\n\u2022Protect system by defining access privileges, control structures and resources
\n\u2022Compile Disaster Recovery plan schedules for testing
\n\u2022Data and information systems back up and replication to DR site
\n\u2022Design, install and manage security mechanisms that protect networks and information systems against hackers, breaches, viruses and spyware.
\n\u2022Respond to incidents, investigate violations and recommend enhancements to plug potential security gaps.<\/p>\n