Assistant Director: It Information Security

What you will need

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes: Ability to install patches, anti-viruses, backup software and hardware.
• Ability to implement disaster recovery.
• Ability to install patches, antiviruses, backup software and hardware.
• Understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Solid knowledge of information security principles and practices.
• Good written and oral ability.
• Able to communicate complex ideas concisely.
• Presentation, information gathering, problem solving, analytical and interpretation skills.

Experience

Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology related field, appropriate experience dedicated in IT Security environment. 3-5 years’ experience in IT security environment.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies And Attributes: Ability to install patches, anti-viruses, backup software and hardware.
• Presentation, information gathering, problem solving, analytical and interpretation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Manage threat and vulnerability.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and produce reports with mitigation actions.
• Ensure and identified critical threats are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Administer IT security systems.
• Maintain patch compliance across servers and workstations.
• Ensure anti-virus and filtering systems are updated daily with zero lapses.
• Monitor the response of security incidents detection.
• Identify, detect, mitigate and respond to security incidents using security tools.
• Maintain continuous monitoring with documented intrusion detection logs.
• Ensure compliance with ICT policies across the department.
• Review and update ICT policies annually or when new risks emerge.
• Conduct bi-annual audits to verify adherence to standards.
• Administer business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Test disaster recovery plans twice per year with documented outcomes.
• Ensure system backups are performed daily and verified weekly.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.
• Management of performance information.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

• Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
• Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589

Please note

• Appointment under the Public Service Act.