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Information Security Specialist (24 Months Fixed-Term Contract)

Kamoplacement

Job Location:

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 20 September 2026 (18 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 18 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position is to plan manage and administer the company network security. Ensure all network components are managed in accordance with approved guidelines and processes to

ensure compliance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designing installing and managing security mechanisms that protect the company network and information systems against breaches viruses and anti-spyware.
Upgrading systems by implementing and maintaining security controls.
Protecting the system by defining access privileges control structures and resources.
Developing and implementing standardised Information Security processes and procedures.
Responding to internal and external audit findings timeously.
Conducting IT risk assessments and group policy management.
Assisting with Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Driving vulnerability management security hardening and remediation programmes or projects.
Remediate cloud security findings vulnerabilities and penetration test results.
Ensuring Endpoint protection (Antivirus Software) is always managed and configured properly.
Ensuring Information System compliance and conformance to IT policies and processes.
Ensuring that systems and procedures follow industry standards e.g. ISO.
Liaising with all departments and IT users to ensure compliance and correction of all IT security issues.
Research plan and implement information security technical solutions to meet business requirements.
Proactively monitor investigate and report on information security incidents Internet use and ICT policy breaches.
Carry out assignments and tasks delegated by line and senior management in line with companys operational requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

National Diploma in Information Technology or a relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.
A minimum of five (5) years experience in IT governance and security.
Certifications in ITIL Foundation Security CISM CISSP SCCM and COBIT will be an added advantage.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BASE

Knowledge of Patch management antivirus vulnerability management and Intune management.
Knowledge of penetration testing.
Knowledge of Active Directory Azure and Cisco Meraki.
Knowledge of Group Policy Management and Firewalls (Checkpoint Sophos).
Knowledge of Mimecast Azure Active Directory and Cloud Security.
Knowledge of ManageEngine products (Desktop Central Log 360 Ops Manager).
Proficiency in TCP/IP/Routers/Switches/Firewalls.
Server operating systems and security.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project Management presentation and report writing.
Customer-centricity communication interpersonal and emotional Intelligence.

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