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IT Security Officer

IT Security Officer

iMasFinanceCenturion, Gauteng, South Africa
12 days ago
Job description

Job title

IT Security Officer

Job Location

Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline

November 15, 2025

Job Purpose

  • The purpose of the position is 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

    • Preferred Certifications

  • Certified ISO / IEC 27001 Foundation
  • ITIL Certification
  • CCNA Security
  • CCNP Security
  • Valid Code 08 Driving licence

    • Experience

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

    • Knowledge and Skills

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