Specialist: EUC Information System Security Operations – 23 June

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Specialist: EUC Information System Security Operations

REFERENCE NR : VAC00528/27
JOB TITLE : Specialist: EUC Information System Security Operations
JOB LEVEL : C5
SALARY : R 478 420 – R 717 630
REPORT TO : Consultant: EUC Security
DIVISION : Service Management
DEPT : EUC: DOD
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

The job will be responsible to perform compliance and vulnerability assessments, execute activities related to the
implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services aligned to the cyber security
framework and attend to all logged security incidents.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform ongoing monitoring of information systems and assess threats and risks to information security.
• Coordinate security awareness and training programs to increase employees ‘ overall understanding, reaction time
  and the ability to envisage the company’s potential safety and compliance requirements.
• Perform compliance assessments and vulnerability assessments to ensure government and citizen
  information is secure.
• Attend to all logged security incidents.
• Collaborate and partner with internal business representatives to recommend appropriate products so that the
  solutions are developed with relevant security system design specifications.
• Execute activities related to the implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and
  services aligned to the cyber security framework, policies, standards and procedures.
• Management and Administration of the PFMA act.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualification:3 Years National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or
Network Management or a relevant discipline NQF level 6 qualification

Certification: Security + or Microsoft Security Certifications. Added Advantage: ITIL foundation and COBIT
Introduction, Certified information system security professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security
Management (CISM)

Experience: 3-5 years Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure or Information Security
(IS) or application life cycle management which should include the following: Working knowledge of information
technology security configurations on the LAN/WAN infrastructure. Understanding firewalls and switch management
technology. Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g.TOGAF; GWEA; MIOS). Knowledge of governance
processes and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/ 27002; COBIT; ITIL). Exposure to information system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus protection, etc.). Knowledge of technical monitoring and administration
of various technical security solutions e.g. Anti-malware Management, Email Security Management, Privileged
Account Management, Microsoft Security and Azure Security (MFA, Defender, DLP, Bitlocker, Sentinel, Intune, etc.).
Preference will be given to Experience in programming and scripting (C++, Python, Perl, Bash, and PowerShell).

Technical Competencies Description

Knowledge of information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST. and security
services (firewalls, proxy’s, DNS, Mail relays etc.) Risk finance and risk control concepts. Enterprise risk management
concepts, frameworks Deep understanding of operational integration of security functions. Strong knowledge of
security and network architecture, network security and cryptographic principles. Deep knowledge of security best
practices, principles, and common security frameworks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high
level of personal integrity. Knowledge of the latest IT thinking and threat modelling methods together with a creative
drive. Analytical mind capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis reports to
senior management. Strong customer focus – able to meet the demands of internal and external customers.
Excellent communication skills – providing verbal and written communication. Excellent Project management
skills. Strong networking, consultation and negotiation skills Excellent Planning & organizing financial management
Governance processes and standards (ISO 27001/ 27002, COBIT, ITIL). Proficiency in ICT technology securing and
safeguarding (operating databases, applications, IS solutions). Knowledge of Cloud, Public Cloud security best
practices and monitoring of systems and services hosted in the cloud (IaaS, SaaS etc.). Network security Oncall network troubleshooting Firewall administration Network protocols Routers, hubs, and switches System
administration skills. Security risk, threats and vulnerability management. Knowledge of Cloud, Public Cloud security
best practices and monitoring of systems and services hosted in the cloud (IaaS, SaaS etc.). Working knowledge of
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA); CISSP domains support (BCM/DRM, Legal, human resource, cryptography,
access control, operations, architecture, etc.) Working knowledge of Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF;
Zachman; FEAF; MODAF; GWEA Framework; MIOS). Infrastructure (DELL/ HP/ IBM) and network security
configuration. Operating systems administration (UNIX, WINDOWS, Linux and FreeBSD) or security configuration.
Database and application security configuration (Oracle, ERP, Web sites). Understanding of network protocols and
technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, firewalls, switches, NTP and DNS). Password, Security,
Change, Health check, Patch and backup management. Personal Attributes / Behaviors: Agility, Collaboration,
Customer Centricity, Integrity, Innovation and Empathy.

Technical competencies: IT Service management.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening, Attention to Detail, and Continuous Learning.

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

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