Job Purpose
The successful incumbent will be responsible in identifying and monitoring cyber security threats, potential cyber security risks and recommending closure of identified gaps or weaknesses.
Key Responsibilities
• Decides on the suitable tools to perform cyber security assessments.
• Carries out weekly cyber security risk assessments in line with guidelines (such as penetration tests, vulnerability assessments).
• Reviews and analyses internal audit, fraud and loss, incident reports, establishes trends and submits a report with recommendations to the Information Security Manager.
• Executes cyber security test plans for software systems, networks, data centres, and hardware and submits reports to the Information Security Manager for approval.
• Researches best ways to secure company-wide Technology Services infrastructure against threats and risks.
• Inspects firewalls and checks protection of network infrastructures and recommends corrective action.
• Monitors software and infrastructure for internal and external intrusions, attacks, and hacks and recommends corrective action.
• Closes off security vulnerabilities in the case of an attack by liaising with internal Technology Services team.
• Assesses Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Monitors system and software licenses and certificates. Checks and ensures compliance to renewal dates.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
• A degree in Computer Science / Information Systems or relevant field.
• Security certification in CISM / CISSP / CEH is a must.
• 2-4 years' experience in Technology Services Cyber Security and Risk Management or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy and data protection regulations.
Please apply to: The HR Business Partner by sending your CV to: careers@cassavasmartech.com clearly indicating the position "Information Security Officer" in the subject area by the 16th of July 2021. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.