Full-Time Information Security Analyst

The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Perform security assessments, identify gaps in existing security architecture, and recommend changes or improvements.
• Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats.
• Create solutions that align enterprise security architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. SABSA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002) with overall business and security strategy.
• Participate in risk assessments for new technologies and projects.
• Employ secure configuration management processes.
• Assist in developing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Identify and prioritize system functions required to promote continuity and availability of critical business processes such that in the circumstance of system failure critical business functions are restored or recovered promptly.
• Experience in identifying gaps in existing architectures.
• Experience in designing security architectures to mitigate threats.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS) and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g. public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML).
• Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
• Knowledge of remote access technology concepts.
• Knowledge of application firewall concepts and functions (e.g. single point of authentication enforcement, data anonymization, DLP scanning, SSL security).
• Work experience in cybersecurity designs for systems, networks, and multi-level security requirements or requirements for processing multiple classification levels of data.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Familiarity with the application of privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Knowledge of identity and access management methods.
• Experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery operation plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills capable of managing projects that drive business objectives.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environments and to negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks.
• Innovative thinker who is self-directed and resourceful.

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in information technology or computer Science
2. The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years)
3. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Security Architecture & Engineering
4. CISSP, CISA, CISM, or other relevant security related designation(s) appreciated, is a must & required.
5. Certifications in CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, or SABSA considered an asset.