Job Description

About the job
Do you like working in a team? Do you want to work with big and small clients, spanning different industries? Do you want to be part of a team that is constantly growing and developing? Are you ready for an exciting challenge? We believe this Senior Security Analyst was made for you! Please apply today!

As a Senior Security Analyst, youll be responsible for performing comprehensive vulnerability assessments and investigating incidents in order to provide protection against cyber-attacks. You will use an automated or manual process to identify security vulnerabilities and breaches within the organisations systems. Youll also assist with incident response management.

Requirements

Requirements

Assesses the risk of a compromise based on vulnerabilities and exposures
Monitors network activities for malicious activity and attempts to mitigate the threats to prevent them from occurring.
Reviews the credentials and privileges of all users.
Ensures that end users are using strong passwords and passwords are regularly changed.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in security software, including penetration testing and systems administration.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct deep analysis of information gathered from computer security incidents.
Must have 5+ years of experience as a security analyst.
Minimum of five years of experience in IT security

Benefits

Perks

We value our employees at Dimension Data and have designed our business benefits to help promote employee satisfaction and overall wellbeing in the workplace. The wellbeing of our employees is important to us and thats why we offer a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits which includes flexibility in the workplace, wellness activities and initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme and other great lifestyle benefits to keep you engaged and help you thrive at Dimension Data.

Quick response

Required Knowledge

• K0001   Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• K0002   Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0005   Knowledge of cyber threats an`d vulnerabilities.
• K0009   Knowledge of application vulnerabilities.
• K0044   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• K0179   Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
• K0332   Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.
• K0624   Knowledge of Application Security Risks (e.g. Open Web Application Security Project Top 10 list)

Required Skills

• S0009   WITHDRAWN: Skill in assessing the robustness of security systems and designs. (See S0027)
• S0137   Skill in conducting application vulnerability assessments.
• S0171   Skill in performing impact/risk assessments.

Required Abilities

• A0120  Ability to share meaningful insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment that improve its risk management posture.