IT Security Officer

In support of the iMasFinance transformation strategy, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, specifically targeting African Males and candidates with disabilities.

About this position

iMasFinance, a financial services Cooperative, is looking for an IT Security Officer. This position reports to the Head: Information Security and is responsible to manage and monitor information security (hardware, network, telecoms and software) and control access authorization to mitigate risk to the organization.

Job Outputs:

• Provide input to the IT security strategy and IT security enhancements
• Assist with development of the IT security policy, procedures and standards
• Implement, maintain and ensure adherence to information security framework and information security plan
• Maintain appropriate security measures and mechanisms to guard against unauthorized access and protect against reasonably anticipated threats and hazards.
• Perform internal and external penetration testing
• Conduct Network Security and Auditing on infrastructure
• Ensure that vulnerabilities are resolved in a timely manner
• Conduct trend analysis and testing
• Ensure implementation of access management processes
• Authorise and manage access to IT facilities and infrastructure
• Investigate unauthorised access, compliance and performance of administrative duties relating to security management
• Back-ups and Disaster recovery plans developed and implemented
• Facilitating business awareness regarding IT security and current trends

Qualifications:

• Relevant technology certification; Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent / Security analyst, penetration testing certification
• Certified ISO/IEC 27002
• The following certifications are an advantage:

1. Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
2. ITIL Certification
3. CCNA Security
4. CCNP Security

• Valid Code 08 Driving licence

Experience:

• 2-3 years’ experience in
• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Network Security and Auditing
• Cisco Routers and Switches
• Cisco Firewalls
• VPN wireless
• Linux operating systems
• 3 years’ experience working with Active Directory

Knowledge and Skills:

• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently