About the Job
As a Senior cyber security officer, you will protect IT infrastructure (including networks, hardware, and software) from a range of criminal activity. You will monitor networks and systems, detect security threats (‘events’), analyze, and assess alarms, and report on threats, intrusion attempts and false alarms, either resolving them or escalating them, depending on the severity.
This is an operational role that facilitates the day-to-day information security tasks necessary for the functioning of the organization. These information security tasks aim to enforce / maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by conducting offensive security assessments on applications and Systems.
Responsibilities
Perform assessments and regular security reviews to identify network, applications, and system vulnerabilities, reporting both to the technical and executive teams.
Follow up with the development teams to ensure identified security issues are addressed prior to deployment on production.
Be familiar with possible malware or ransomware attack vectors and advise blue team on weak points identified.
Update and define hardening methodologies as well as advise on patches Network Testing.
Be the first line of support on all system and/or network security breaches.
Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments.
Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches
Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized, or illegal activity
Use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities
Identify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryption
Investigate security alerts and provide incident response
Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized system users
Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations
Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders
Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security
Assist with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues
Qualifications
2+ years’ experience in Cyber Security, Red Team, or Vulnerability Research
Bachelor’s degree or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities.
Security Certifications E.g., CEH will an added advantage
Skills
You’ll need to have:
A passion for cyber security and a keen interest in IT
Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware, and security
An understanding of the cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them
A good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and anti-virus
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess risks, threats, patterns, and trends
Teamworking skills in order to collaborate with team members and clients
Verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, with an ability to communicate with a range of technical and non-technical team members and other relevant individuals
Written communication skills, for example to write technical reports
Time-management and organisational skills to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines
The ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload
Excellent attention to detail
An ability to work under pressure, particularly when dealing with threats and at times of high demand.
Apply and share CV to talent@workforceafrica.co with the subject as Senior Information Security Officer.
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