BOFINET – IT Security Specialist (5 Year Contract)

Main Purpose of the Job:
To develop and implement robust security policies and security measures for securing BoFiNet Network Infrastructure, Computer Systems and Information from unauthorized access, potential intrusion threats and attacks.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Intrusion Detection (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention (IPS): Responsible for identifying and proactively responding to all forms of intrusions into and within the enterprise.
2. Incident Management and Response: In-depth knowledge of incident management and incident response and procedures.
3. Responsible for undertaking post incident analysis and collaborate with other computer emergency response teams.
4. Security Assessments: Performing Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) across the core and enterprise network.
5. Development of Security Policies and Standards: Develop, Implement and enforce information security standards and guidelines across the enterprise. Knowledge on Cyber Security Frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001/27002 and Common Security Framework is critical.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaboration with other Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT’s) in Botswana and outside the country.
7. Security Systems Configuration and Support/Operation: In-depth knowledge of configuring and operating security tools such as IDS, IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, Antivirus Software, URL Filtering Operating Systems and Advanced Malware Protection.
8. Training: Conduct security awareness training on procedures and protocols across the Enterprise.
9. Data Analytics and Reporting: Development of high level and detailed reports for Management, Executive and External Stakeholders.
10. Access Control: Define access privileges and policies across the enterprise.
11. Knowledge of Operating Systems – Linux, Windows, Oracle and Database – Oracle, Windows, MongoDB is critical

Competencies:
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Managing Complexity
• Strategic Orientation
• Results Orientation
• Decisiveness
• Customer focus
• Business Acumen

Academic Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have attained the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of Five (5) years post qualification experience in IT environment of which three (3) should have been served in IT security environment.
• Professional Certifications in Security will be an added advantage (CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, EC-Council CEH, EC-Council CND)