Job Description

A financial services business is seeking to appoint a Specialist: Network Security and Cryptography Management. Reporting to the Manager: Cyber Security Operations, the successful incumbent is accountable to protect and maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data processed on the organisations ICT systems and networks.Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Information Technology related qualification.
• ICT Security certificate together with a CISSP/ CEH or similar international ICT Security certification.
• Relevant 5 - 7 years experience in ICT Security with specialities in system and network security environment.
• Experience in symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, cryptographic protocols, and common algorithms (AES, RSA, SHA,).

Cryptography

• Develop encryption algorithms by designing complex algorithms that convert data into a format that can be only understood by those who possess a unique decryption key, ensuring the confidentiality of the information.
• Analyse and test security systems by evaluating existing encryption systems for vulnerabilities and perform rigorous testing to ensure that there are no weaknesses that could be exploited by cybercriminals.
• Ensure the integrity and security of data in transit and at rest by implementing cryptographic techniques, such as digital signatures and public key infrastructures (PKIs).
• Ensure that encryption practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to data security and privacy.

Network Security

• Support in the design and implementation, of security measures and protocols such as firewalls, private access, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies to protect network infrastructure.
• Monitor network security systems and logs for signs of intrusion, malware, and unauthorised access.
• Conduct regular network assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks. Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks and improve the overall security posture of the organisation.
• Incident Response and Remediation Management for Systems and Networks team
• Implement Security Controls Across organisations Systems and Networks under your Control
• ICT Security Awareness
• Monitoring, Reviewing and Reporting on ICT Security

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required

• Resilience.
• Network and alliance.
• Employee engagement.
• Ethics and values.
• Change management.
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Policy conceptualisation and formulation.
• Risk Management.
• Stakeholder development and relations.
• Reporting.
• Knowledge of Centre for Internet Security (CIS), NIST Frameworks and ISO Standards.
• Knowledge of various Firewalls such as CISCO, FortiGate and Cloud Network Security Management.
• Knowledge of various operating systems security requirements (MS, UNIX, Linux etc).
• Security Risk Analysis Methods, Tools and Techniques pertaining to Network security.
• Cryptography Solutions
• System recovery plans.

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