DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Investigate security events - Follow pre-defined actions to handle monitoring incidents, events and high severity issues including escalating to other support groups.
- Report common and repeat problems (trend analysis) to management and propose process and technical improvements.
- Using SIEM technology provide analysis and trending of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices and other network collectors.
- Provide Incident Response support when analysis confirms actionable incident.
- Provide threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services.
- Analyse and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities
- Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends.
- Integrate and share information with fellow team mates, network administrators etc
- Undertake professional development and certification opportunities.
- Report and resolve risks on an ongoing basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience and knowledge.
- Experience as a Security/Network Administrator or equivalent knowledge an advantage but not mandatory (Training will be provided to successful candidates).
- Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (end point protection, firewall and intrusion detection systems).
- Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications.
- Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanour.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- CISSP/CISM/CISA/ Security+ Network+ desirable but not required.