We are looking to secure an analytical, team player to join our Mr Price technology security team!
- Work with architects, system engineers and other IT support teams to define, guide, advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
- Design and configure security hardware and software
- Use the toolsets available to identify and detect intrusions on corporate network and endpoints; detect any unauthorized attempts to access the systems
- Solutionise by providing options for the IT network for enhancement to the security roadmap
- Train other employees on security best practices, mentoring to junior team members
- Monitor software and hardware for any possible cyber attacks
- Develops and implements new solutions based on a wide variety of different technologies; Evaluate new and possible vendors on security features to ensure they meet organizational security standards and policies
- Perform security assessments and conduct internal scanning on the network
- Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
- Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register
- Organize and conduct tests and “ethical hacks” of the existing company IT architecture
- Keep technical knowledge current through continuation of education
- Provide automation solutions as far as possible
- Serve as a security specialist and conduct training when required
- Draft policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
- Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register
- Be an active change advisory member by reviewing production changes
- Research and Design, benchmark, baseline exercises, trend analysis
- Align with enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals.
Education & Certifications
Relevant IT degree and certifications in 1 or more of the following:
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
- Associate of ISC
- Google Certified Associate Engineer
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner/Engineer
Experience
- 3 years’ experience in a Security role
- 5+ years in an Infrastructure Back-end support environment and Implementation and deployment of enterprise solutions
- Working knowledge of Networking and Directory Services through AD
- Strong knowledge of Enterprise solutions; Vulnerability management, Edge/Cloud applications, M365 Backend Compliance and Policies, Google Workspace Threat intelligence, Web Filtering
- Essential understanding of the response required in a Security Operations Centre.
- Strong knowledge of design, test solutions, authentication methods, Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Data leakage, Mobile device management, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, strong networking or Microsoft back-end experience.
- Strong understanding of the NIST and SANS framework would be advantageous.
- Experience in Governance (POPI/Data Protection/PCI/Policy and Procedure) is required. Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
- Management of a Security information and event management environment
- Design, test, implementation and support of vulnerability management solutions, authentication methods, email and collaboration tools
- Protocols, Mobile device management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention software, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing
- Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
- Cloud security and controls/Web Access Firewalls
- API security controls
Soft Skills
- An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Strong Decision-making skills
- High performance individual
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Player with a great attitude;
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.