JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior IT Security Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of security controls that give effect to the company’s IT security policies. The incumbent will participate in the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures, as well as ensure that technical security solutions are optimally configured to protect the company’s data and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
- Information security certifications such as CCSA, CEH or equivalent (Desirable).
- Minimum of three (3) years hands-on Information Security experience, supporting complex security environments.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in Network Management, System Administration or other related disciplines.
- Hands-on experience managing/supporting firewalls, vulnerability assessment solutions, and other security systems.
- Experience in developing security policies/standards, conducting vulnerability and security assessments and designing security controls.
- Experience with SIEM solutions.
- Experience in security incident handling/management.
- Good understanding of the requirements of ISO 27001.
- Ability to deal with diverse and complex issues.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
The candidate with advanced/expert level competencies in the following areas will have a distinct advantage:
- Application & Data Security
- Computer Forensics
- Incident Management
- IT Security Architecture
- Network Operations Security
- Vulnerability Management
We thank all applicants for their interest in this career opportunity. Please note however, that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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