Security Specialist

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Who we are

We're a bank, but we're more than that too. We believe that banking is about people and that there's a simpler way to bank, and that by helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by being a CEO in every situation - we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. Picture yourself in the heart of a dynamic, data-driven setting where you can harness the power of your experience to make a real impact.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for Cloud migrations and services consolidations; NextGen IDP and AD solutions and get exposure to multiple Cyber Security initiatives. This role will maintain data security solutions to protect against threats and vulnerabilities, along with deep knowledge of data security products and associated concepts. Additionally, this role will require the successful candidate to make effective decisions, leveraging the agility of cloud.

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World

We appoint people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve the banking industry. That's why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. If you are looking for a rewarding role, in an exciting fast paced environment, where you will work with new and disruptive technologies, receive exposure to various architectures and business processes - you should apply today!

Purpose Statement

• To analyse, design, implement and support IT Data Centre Infrastructure in regard to IT security aspects and security solutions in support of the organization.
   

Experience

Min:

• 4+ years’ experience in T Security related Design (physical / virtual infrastructure, operating systems and supporting software)
• 4+ years' experience designing, deploying and supporting Active Directory deployments and its supporting technologies in a medium to large sized organization
• 4+ years’ experience in Infrastructure Architecture or Design
• Proven experience implementing security solutions in a Windows environment.

Ideal:

• 6+ years’ experience in Microsoft Server Operating Systems
• Proven experience in designing and deploying Windows Server security and configuration using Group Policy
• 5+ years’ experience in Microsoft Security technologies
• 2+ years’ experience in ITIL concepts and policies

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

Knowledge

Min:
Expert knowledge of:

• Windows Server design and administration
• Designing, implementing and administering Active Directory, Group Policy and related technologies.
• Security administration in a Windows Environment.
• Implementing Security Technologies in the enterprise.

A sound understanding of:

• Security Principles, IT Security procedures and Best Practices
• PKI, RADIUS, LDAP
• IT systems development processes (SDLC lifecycle)
• Business compliance requirements
• Business continuity planning
• IT Operations
• Virtualization Architecture
• X86 Hardware architecture

Ideal:
Expert knowledge of:

• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and/or ECA (Event Correlation and Analysis) Systems
• Secure network architecture, identity and access management principles, and application security principles.
• Advanced Networking

A sound understanding of:

• Project Management principles and processes
• Application design principles
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Anti-Virus technologies, Linux, IPS
• Windows Internals
• Messaging and Collaboration technologies and architecture
• Programming
• Windows Internals
• Data Centre infrastructure architecture.
• Data Centre infrastructure performance and capacity analysis.

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Consultation skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Leadership Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Contactable via own mobile phone

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.