Specialist - Cyber Security VFS and DLS

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Cyber Security roles with a proven track record of delivering against business objectives and strategic outcomes.
• At least 5 years' experience in Cyber Security Governance, Risk Management, Controls, and Compliance within a technology-driven environment.
• A minimum of 3–5 years' experience in IT Audit and Assurance Management within a cyber security or broader technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of industry-recognized information security and compliance frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST
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• Sound understanding of legal, regulatory, and privacy requirements, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) compliance.
• High-level understanding of Cloud Security Risk, Compliance, and Assurance principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing multiple cyber security programmes, projects, and strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to think strategically, influence stakeholders, and drive organisational change.
• Deep understanding of technology security risks and associated mitigation strategies, particularly within GSM Network Infrastructure environments.
• Broad cyber security expertise across multiple domains, including:
  • Layered security architecture
  • Internet protocols and network security
  • Firewalls and VPN technologies
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Network Access Control (NAC) and network segmentation
  • Anti-malware and anti-spam technologies
  • Risk and vulnerability assessments
  • Regulatory and compliance management
• Strong knowledge of security concepts related to DNS, routing, authentication, proxy services, VPNs, and DDoS mitigation technologies
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• Hands‑on experience with Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
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• Comprehensive understanding of Web Security, Encryption Technologies, and Secure Communication Protocols
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