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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) - INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST
SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)
Private Bag X097, Pretoria, 0001 • Tel: + 27 (0) 12 367 6000 • www.weathersa.co.za • USSD: *120*7297#
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an authoritative voice for weather and climate related services in South Africa and is a member of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government. South African Weather Service (SAWS) strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence providing innovative solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development and economic growth.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST
Salary total package: negotiable
Ref.WS07/122021
Centre: Centurion
Job Summary:
The position of Information Security Officer reports to Senior Manager: ICT. The Officer will be responsible for information security, governance, and information to protect the organisation by employing a range of technologies and processes to prevent, detect and manage cyber threats.
Key performance areas
• Monitor computer networks for security issues, install security software and document all security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Maintain the Information Security Framework and underlying policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead the development, maintenance and updating of the Information Security Strategy and Information Security Program.
• Ensure appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards are in place to protect SAWS information assets from internal and external threats.
• Identify, introduce, and implement appropriate procedures, including checks and balances, to test these safeguards on a regular basis.
• Conduct and complete annual reviews and audits as required engaging both internal and external resources.
• Ensure that the disaster recovery and emergency operating procedures are in place and tested on a regular basis.
• Act as the committed owner of the security incident and vulnerability management processes from design to implementation and beyond.
• Manage and assist in performing on-going security monitoring of information systems including assessing information security risk through qualitative risk analysis on a regular basis
• Conduct functional and gap analyses to determine the extent to which key business areas and infrastructure comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate and recommend new information security technologies and counter-measures against threats to information or privacy, and developing security reports and dashboards
• Ensure effective staff training programs are in place to increase security awareness across SAWS
Requirements:
• Post graduate degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ managerial experience in information technology security in a similar or related institution/organization.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Information Communication Technology Governance (ISO 27001, NIST Security Framework standards, Cobit and other related security best practices) POPI Act, and other security regulatory frameworks, and guidance to implementation of IT security controls to ICT teams.
• Understanding of the general business functions and its inter- relationship and contribution to services and the application.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles, applications and techniques of electronic data acquisition systems, computer systems, operations, computer hardware and software systems planning, and technical support.
Attributes and Competencies
• Innovative, strategic and leadership capability
• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Excellent presentation and negotiating skills
• General Management
• Conduct functional and gap analyses to determine the extent to which key business areas and infrastructure comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate and recommend new information security technologies and counter-measures against threats to information or privacy, and developing security reports and dashboards
• Ensure effective staff training programs are in place to increase security awareness across SAWS
Requirements:
• Post graduate degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ managerial experience in information technology security in a similar or related institution/organization.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Information Communication Technology Governance (ISO 27001, NIST Security Framework standards, Cobit and other related security best practices) POPI Act, and other security regulatory frameworks, and guidance to implementation of IT security controls to ICT teams.
• Understanding of the general business functions and its inter- relationship and contribution to services and the application.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles, applications and techniques of electronic data acquisition systems, computer systems, operations, computer hardware and software systems planning, and technical support.
Attributes and Competencies
• Innovative, strategic and leadership capability
• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Excellent presentation and negotiating skills
• General Management
Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Denny Maluleke, at Tel. (012) 367 6091.
Register as a user on our website using this link: https://www.weathersa.co.za/home/vacancies
to apply for the above position and upload your (Comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications).
All applicant’s personal information received will be used for purpose of this recruitment process only
Closing Date: 31 December 2021
Note: Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to females, Africans, Indians and Coloureds (AIC). Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT-ICTRSS2021