IT Security Officer

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 :

The following certifications are an advantage :

Experience :

Knowledge and Skills :

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