Church World Service Senior Information Security Officer Jobs in South Africa
Core Job Responsibilities
Administration
Leads vendor risk management responds to outside vendor requests for information regarding policies, standards, questionnaires, and baselines, and provides status reporting and metrics.
Creates and maintains all systems security documentation.
Creates and maintains standard operating procedures and manuals.
Leads cyber incident response and collaborates with the organization to improve processes.
Resolves all IT security-related requests escalated from the helpdesk.
Performs other duties assigned by the IS Coordinator or IT Management and Governance when necessary.
Compliance
Ensures that all CWS Africa ICT systems, data, and networks are secured according to the organizational defined policies, Integrity and Compliance Manual, PRM NOFO IT security requirements, and the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) moderate controls.
Ensures consistent implementation of the NIST security framework and enforces related security policies and procedures.
Coordinates with the Training Unit to develop and implement all security training, awareness, and progress programs to educate the organization’s employees regarding information security requirements and initiatives.
Achieves and maintains a thorough knowledge and adherence to established RSC Africa, CWS/IRP, DOS/PRM and USCIS policies and procedures regarding the Information System for CWS/RSC Africa
Conducts Annual internal IT security Audit/Assessment against the NIST security framework; including a risk assessment and budget estimation for risk mitigation and treatment; and ensuring compliance with all the regulatory controls.
Leadership & Management
Provides input and recommendations to IT management on systems security updates and trends.
Advises the CWS Africa leadership on key IT security areas including risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, and policy in all countries of operation; and oversees ongoing risk identification, remediation, compliance, and vendor risk.
Serves as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) and provides information security mentoring and training to CWS Africa IT and other staff as appropriate.
Collaborates with all IT Staff in systems configuration management, changes, updates, and daily monitoring and reporting as required by IT management; Provides IT security-related assistance and oversight to all IT staff.
Liaises with RPC and CWS HQ IT security personnel on any security-related matters or incidents.
Additional Responsibilities
Assisting with IT duties.
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience:
Five (5) years paid work experience required.
Four (4) years of paid IT work experience is required.
Three (3) years of experience in IT Security is required.
Two (2) years’ experience in managing, securing, maintaining and design of computer systems, preferably Windows based, is preferred.
Experience in managing major IT projects is preferred.
Skills:
Proven information system risk and security framework management.
Information system security auditing strong skills.
Strong, up-to-date knowledge in systems security in a large network environment.
Strong Knowledge in intrusion prevention and detection systems (Cisco Firepower or any other).
Strong Knowledge in data leak, loss and encryption methods (McAfee or any other).
Strong working knowledge in networking (LAN, WLAN and VPN), especially with Cisco managed devices (Firewalls, Routers and switches).
Thorough knowledge of computer licensing and legal requirements.
Strong knowledge in domain management and Active directory services.
Knowledge in Microsoft 365 Azure compliance and security controls.
Strong knowledge and skills in Windows server 2016 and above administration.
Strong knowledge and working experience with administration of database systems, especially MS SQL Server.
Through knowledge of TCP/IP Architecture and OSI Model.
Knowledge in Linux servers administration is a plus.
Troubleshooting and problems solving skills in a Windows based environment is a plus.
Knowledge in software development languages (PHP, Java, C# and other scripting skills) and software design is a plus.
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in IT field, or an additional four (4) years’ experience in an IT-related field in lieu of a bachelor’s degree required.
A Master’s degree is preferred.
Other advanced professional training in IT Security is required (CISSP, GIAC, CISA, CISM) related or equivalent.
How to Apply
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