Senior Specialist Defensive Systems needed at MultiChoice
Job title : Senior Specialist Defensive Systems
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : May 25, 2024
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Key Performance Objectives
Security Operations:
- Assist the management team in drafting a strategic direction for the function while ensuring that this direction is aligned with that of the CISO.
- Assist with developing the Security Operations specifically improvements in Cyber Threat investigations
- Plan, design and implement an overall security management process for the function.
- The process includes: detection, triage, analysis, containment, recovery and reporting
- Innovate solutions by Investigating and implementing AI solutions to have better capability within the function.
- Mature the network access control initiatives as deemed necessary by management.
- Act as the lead for security incidents and breaches as per the defined processes.
- Improve ability to minimise and prevent further incidents by accurate documentation and post analysis of all system incidents. Forensics and Breach Management
- Assist by leading the incident response process and execution including unauthorized access, security policy violations and Data Loss Incidents
- Manage and execute processes responsible for the advanced analysis of security threat intelligence (malicious code, hackers and zero-day exploits, etc.) in order to proactively prepare for security events. Develop communication channels with the business units to ensure solid incident response and risk assessment processes
- Ensure continuous testing of all breach management processes
- Conduct red and blue team exercises as directed by management
People Management:
- Manage specialists and external Consultants team to ensure effective delivery of business unit objectives.
- Assist the manager to ensure a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching. Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members.
- Motivate team members and ensure that their efforts are recognised
- Coach and mentor junior practitioners within the defensive systems field in principles and processes
Qualifications
- Degree (NQF 7) in Security/Information Technology/ OR equivalent
- Certification required – CASP, CyberSec First Responder or Comptia CySA+,
- CISSP and CISM
Experience
- Minimum of 8 – 10 years of experience in an Information Security environment with specific focus on working with security incident and event management
- Forensics and breach management experience is critical
- A proven track record of experience in the IT and Information Security Industry is critical.
- Understanding the influence of service support services on successful service delivery is critical.
- Proven knowledge and experience in the Technology Operations Environment will be an advantage.
- Project Management experience is an advantage
Technical Competencies
- Security Incident Monitoring and Response Strategy
- Incident Management
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Business Acumen
- Stakeholder Influence
- Project Management
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