Senior Security & Systems Engineer
IT – Software Development ~ IT – Infrastructure ~ DevOps
Cape Town – Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:
YOUR strong passion for Information Governance and Cyber Security and technical expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior Security & Systems Engineer sought by a dynamic Healthcare Service Provider. Your core role will be taking charge of the optimization, monitoring, and support of internal and client facing Security & Systems, both on-premises and in the Azure and Office 365 cloud-based environments. The successful incumbent must possess a BSc. Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent, be MCSE, Azure & Office 365 Certified and have Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISA, CISSP and OSCP. You will require 8-10 years’ work experience as a Systems Administrator (both on-premises and cloud) and have solid knowledge of IT Service & Operation Management (ITSM & ITOM) tools and processes; IT Service Management SLAs & ITIL and or COBIT frameworks.
DUTIES:
- Safely provision, deploy, manage, monitor, optimize, and decommission Azure and Office 365 and on premises related systems and services.
- Follow best practice methodology for systems, cloud, architecture, and Cybersecurity.
- Develop and implement information security related processes/systems/services through project work.
- Provide input to Disaster Recovery plans.
- Perform risk assessments and recommend Information and Cybersecurity controls and technical measures (e.g., firewalls, data encryption).
- Plan and implement Information and Cybersecurity measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data.
- Support all IS Infrastructure, perform project work and weekly and monthly reporting.
- Contribute and participate in Information Security awareness drives and campaigns.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- BSc. Computer Science Degree or Diploma (NQF 7) equivalent.
- MCSE, Azure and Office 365 Certification.
- Security+, CEH, CISA, CISSP, OSCP.
Experience/Skills –
- Minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator (both on-premises and cloud).
- Knowledge of IT Service & Operation Management (ITSM & ITOM) tools and processes.
- Knowledge of IT Service Management SLAs.
- Knowledge of ITIL and or COBIT frameworks.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to multitask effectively and collaborate with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Can rapidly learn new systems and processes while working under pressure.
- Accountability and ownership with a can-do attitude.
- Initiative-taking with excellent time management skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks and take decisive action.