NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NDA) The following exciting vacancy (Permanent) are currently open at the NDA: JOB PROFILE POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: ICT Specialist: Security Purpose:The position is responsible for performing ICT security access control, monitor systems, create awareness and related administration in order to create and maintain technology driven physical security infrastructure for ICT environment and protection of the NDA information. In addition, the position is responsible for the alignment of information security governance with the business objectives, information security strategy including compliance measurement, deviations and exemptions. Division:Corporate Services Reports To: Senior Manager: ICT Position location: Head Office Peromnes Grade:8 Number of Direct Reports/ Supervision: 1
Skills & Abilities Excellent communication skills Problem-solving Interpersonal skills Decisiveness Integrity Resilience Strong ICT technical ability Good report writing skills Risk Management skills MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Information Security Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure. Monitoring for data violations internally and externally. Manage and monitor internal and hosting FIREWALL rules in conjunction with Networks. Identify accurate causes of security violations. Implementation of appropriate remedies to ensure data and systems security. Perform periodical reporting on violations and notification to ICT Senior Manager Proactive implementation of fixes and patches to block viruses and attacks to the entire ICT system environment. Maintain industry best practices with regards to ICT Security controls such as: Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Patch management, Remote Access VPN, data and web content filtering, Data Loss Prevention, etc. Maintain awareness of ICT security trends and vulnerabilities, e.g. major virus outbreaks. Conduct proactive and effective communication (Intranet, email, posters) of risks and vulnerabilities to staff. Implement an appropriate ICT security support to NDA staff. Ensure that the data transmissions are encrypted and configure firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmission. Implement and manage password authentication to keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files. Modify security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, and change user access status. Perform risk assessments and tests on running data processing activities and security measures. Train staff about computer security and promote security awareness and security protocols. Participate in testing exercise of Disaster Recovery Plan as per schedule. Implementation of ICT Security Strategic plan. Maintain, administer and backup of ICT security servers and applications. Develop and maintain SOP's/ guidelines regarding access control to Service Desk, Desktop and Information Security. Management of physical access to NDA Offices. General Technical Support Provide desktop technical support to all NDA Users Provide Network, Server & E-mail User Support Log, investigate and follow-up and resolve logged calls on ICT helpdesk
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). * All NDA Staff External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify) Service Providers Sector Departments Application Details • Full job profiles for these positions are available on the NDA website: www.nda.orgza A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with three references must accompany the application. The CV must also indicate the employment equity status of the applicant, i.e. race, gender and disability (if applicable) • Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only How to Apply Interested candidates should e-mail their detailed CVs to careers@nda.org.za • Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote NDA Employment Equity targets • Use the job reference in the subject line (e.g. Ref. 2019/H0/CFO/01 for Chief Financial Officer) • Please DO NOT send academic certificates, as these will be requested at a later stage during the selection process • Failure to comply with the application instructions above will result in the disqualification of your application For enquiries regarding these positions, please contact Mr M Mntuyedwa at (011) 018-5500 or Mr S Mlambo at (011) 018-5632. Closing date: 16 July 2019 Should you not be contacted within 2 months of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. All candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, qualification verification and competency assessment, where required.
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