Retail company in La Lucia, KZN is looking for a IT Security Specialist. The Security Specialist will provide support to infrastructure and systems at a technical\/security level, mediate\/facilitate with Third Parties to assist with risk assessment and remediation to mitigate risk within the environment. Must have ability to investigate cases and provide incident reports related to specific problems. Manage change control procedures and with creation of Security Policy, driving security processes & configuration management in line with multiple Security Frameworks.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: IT Security Specialist<\/strong> Duties & Responsibilities:<\/strong> Minimum Requirements:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Durban North & Umhlanga
\nReference:<\/strong> DBN000712-AD-1<\/p>\n
\nEnvironment:
\nOffice based.
\nMulti-cultural.
\nWork in Team supporting 650 retail stores and head office environment.
\nFlexibility to work on Stand-by \/Shifts Weekend
\nDiverse IT related tasks on a weekly basis.
\nMain Tasks and Responsibilities include:
\nFocus areas networking and network security, operating system administration, business continuity & disaster recovery, intrusion detection, hardware & software configuration, risk management
\nMaintain network security by regularly monitoring all access points and providing vulnerability reports to management
\nAnalyse systems, security controls, and event logs to detect anomalies
\nBackground of network security related to firewalls, switches, perimeter level
\nPlan to safeguard infrastructure against unauthorised modification, destruction, or closure.
\nBuild documentation\/Policy of existing and new processes
\nConfirm DR infrastructure Test restorations when required with Third Party
\nWork with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) to assess assets and identify security compliance gaps.
\nPropose technical and operational suggestions, remediation solutions
\nAssist in performing preventive maintenance
\nCollaborate with third parties \/team members to ensure security hardening, maturity levels and compliance is enclosed on new projects.
\nAnalyse systems, security controls, and event logs to detect illicit activity
\nSystem Implementation, keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files.
\nKeep accurate track and current backup files of all important data on the shared corporate network
\nTroubleshoot, escalate, manage and resolving incidents, ability to assess and weigh current & evolving security threats in an operational environment \u2013 life cycle.
\nAfter hours standby and support may be required from time to time based on MDR<\/p>\n
\nMatric and IT qualifications.
\nCompTIA Security + or alternative | CompTIA Server and Network + or equivalent
\nAdvantage of Security Frameworks, risk & compliance
\n2-4 years infrastructure Security & support experience
\nOur Ideal Candidate:
\nMust meet minimum requirements.
\nSelf-managed
\nPassionate about excellent customer service delivery.
\nAbility to be an effective team player.
\nDedicated, honest, hardworking individual with the ability to complete tasks handed over.
\nThe ability to always work in a professional manner.
\nExcellent organising skills with the ability to work within pressurised environment.
\nAdhere to company processes and procedures.<\/p>\n