Job Highlights
The National Treasury Department is inviting applications for the job vacancy: ICT Security Administrator.
Closing Date: 29 November 2024
- 1 permanent position(s) available in the Pretoria
- Salary Level: 9
- Salary: R444,036.00 – R523,056.00 per annum (Excl. benefits)
- Reference No: S037/2024
Purpose of the Role
To assist with the provision of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) technical solutions platform through resolution of incidents, acquisitions and maintenance of ICT Security solutions in line with the prescribed DPSA’s ICT Governance and Government Wide Enterprise Architecture Frameworks.
Qualification/s Requirements
- A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (NQF 6)/ B. Degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology,
- A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within an ICT Governance, or Cybersecurity field,
- Knowledge and experience in the exposure to the following equipment and systems, Checkpoint, Symantec, Microsoft Applications – AD, Exchange, F&P Services,
- Knowledge of cloud technologies, information security technology such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), data leakage protection (DLP), access management, anti-malware, and SIEM technologies, and
- An obtainment of Security+, SSCP, CEH, CISSP or similar information security professional certifications.
Key Performance Areas
ICT Technical Resolution:
- Assist with infrastructure and database security incidents and enable technical solutions,
- Provide inputs to incidents and integrate required ICT security needs of business, Assess networks, infrastructure, databases security and other ICT security needs for implementation,
- Assist with the development of newly designed security products for implementation, Assist with ICT security audits and highlight discrepancies within the process,
- Assist with implementation of security tools on firewalls and data encryption to protect information,
Provide ICT Network Solutions:
- Assess ICT infrastructural and databases security risks issues and initiate research and benchmarking of best practices on the latest trends,
- Recommend the implementation of security solutions on ICT network, infrastructure, and database,
- Develop an ICT knowledge database on standardised faults and resolutions for future utilisation and consultation,
Maintain ICT Infrastructure:
- Monitor ICT security solutions and security measures and report discrepancies to enhance continuity on improvement,
- Assist with the design and implementation of an enhanced and well maintained National Treasury cybersecurity operational plan,
- Assist with the monitoring of networks for possible security deficiencies and design counter measures for mitigation thereof,
- Amend database change on request of clients and engage on configuration prior to implementation,
- Assist with the implementation of measures for maintenance applications in line with the prescribed ICT Governance Framework ,
Acquisition and Implementation of ICT Systems:
- Assist with the development of ICT technical and operational specifications for implementation,
- Define data requirements based on system design and develop entity relational diagram for conformity,
- Assist with the implementation and operationalization of ICT infrastructure and applications, database and security systems in line with the Government Wide Enterprise Architecture Framework,
- Implement and operationalize a database aligned with the current infrastructure for document integration and record keeping.