Apply for the Infrastructure Security Technician Vacancy at JOSHCO

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Infrastructure Security Technician Vacancy. The closing date for applications is the 4th April 2025

POST: INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY TECHNICIAN

Employment Status: Short Term Contract (12 Months)
Department: Office of the Chief Operations Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Is to support Security strategic direction for the infrastructure function and Internal and external customers regarding security principals on IT projects and IT services Risk and vulnerability management to ensure operation stability of the organizational IT resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING):

Addressing system security issues to increase infrastructure uptime.
Investigating and proposing new control and security solutions in systems.
Performing daily security analysis duties or as and when required
Attending meetings and workshops to understand requirements, challenges, and risks.
Overseeing the implementation of security policies and compliance according to corporate standards.
Following up on the technical mitigation of detected risks.
Ensuring compliance with regulations.
Developing technology solution in cooperation with various technology teams using existing industry standards and best practices
Performing daily infrastructure deployment and configuration duties or as and when required.
Performing throughout infrastructure testing, produce testing documentation and completion reports.
Performing daily duties pertaining to controls audit and assessment or as and when required.
Performing throughout infrastructure testing, produce testing documentation and completion reports.
Performing daily duties pertaining to controls audit and assessment or as and when required
Creating design and support documentation for the delivered services with adherence to relevant processes and procedures.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants must be in possession of:
National Diploma in Computer science / Information Technology or relevant field.
Security+, Microsoft Azure Administrator and Security Certification.
One (1) – two (2) years’ security experience working with major firewall platforms.
Have a good knowledge of networking – either classic or cloud.
Have a good knowledge of encryption and tunneling protocols.
Understand application protocols in context of OSI network layers and content inspection.
Understand baseline security requirements and platform hardening principles.

General Management Skills: Communication, Advanced systems skills, Computer, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Project Management, Ethical, General Management, Knowledge of policy and procedure development and implementation Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and Budget Management skills and Problem-solving skills.

Technical Knowledge and Skills: Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, Knowledge of design principles, Problem Solving., Negotiation Skills, Ethical.

Attributes: Emotional Intelligence, Persuasion, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Adaptability and flexibility, and Situational sensitivity.

APPLICATIONS:

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link:

https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eThGEhGXQQ6wR4L3RVTnQQew554

CLOSING DATE: 04 APRIL 2025

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