Analyst, Cloud Security Operations
Job Summary
Responsible for monitoring managing and enhancing the security of cloud-based systems and services. Identification of security risks implementing security controls and responding to security incidents to ensure the confidentiality integrity and availability of cloud resources. Ensures that any initiatives developed or acquired meet stringent standards while enabling rapid innovation to meet customers ever-changing needs. Collects analyse and implement business rules based on recommendations for optimization in line with trending information and cyber threats. Ensures that all incidents are responded to actioned and resolved within the required MTIR. Also ensure that calls are escalated and communicated to the required support area and user.
- Implement and manage encryption identity and access management (IAM) and other security controls in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP).
- Manage security tools and technologies such as firewalls intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and endpoint protection solutions within cloud environments.
- Monitor cloud environments for security events and incidents using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
- Respond to security incidents conduct investigations and implement remediation actions to address threats.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards regulations and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST GDPR HIPAA).
- Work closely with other stakeholders DevOps and other teams to integrate security best practices into the cloud development lifecycle.
Qualifications :
- BSc in computer science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Azure / AWS Certified Security Specialty or equivalent can be an added advantage.
Experience
- 2-4years hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Extensive knowledge of Security Operation Endpoint management Network Security and Vulnerability management. Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stacks firewalls (Checkpoint and ASA) switches and routers. Extensive knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems and cloud computing / cloud security
Additional Information :
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Challenging Ideas
- Developing Expertise
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Examining Information
- Exploring Possibilities
Technical Competencies:
- Application Knowledge for Support
- Incident and Problem Management
- Infrastructure and Platforms Support
- IT Applications
- IT Programme Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Service Management Processes
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients ... View more