Information Security Specialist

Introduction


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Your Role and Responsibilities


As an Information Security Specialist, you would be client facing and will be the primary technical interface/bridge between the onsite managed security services team and IBM offshore managed security services team. The role involves being on-site at the Client location in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will be responsible overall for the Vulnerability Management service, network security device health and availability management, troubleshooting / Incident Management / RCA, and preventative maintenance.



Activities include:


Scan accurately: Keep up with known and emerging security threats that can compromise the managed cloud environment and /or information systems operated by IBM.


Create detailed reports outlining greatest vulnerability risks and provide remediation recommendations


Manage compliance: Get more accurate scan results to better track, understand, and report on the managed cloud environment security posture


Schedule vulnerability scans via the centralized web-based portal and ranking of vulnerabilities.


Manage the capacity planning for network security devices.


Coordinate with the IBM offshore managed security service team on maintain system management and configuration of firewall software (i.e., firmware and operating system) on network infrastructure systems and devices, which is maintained by IBM.



Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise


Experience in the telecommunication and media industry.


Cisco Network Security experience.


Broad applied IT security knowledge (cross technology).



About Business Unit


IBM is a leading provider of enterprise security solutions. Named by industry analysts as a leader in 12 security market segment categories, IBM Security is a multi-billion dollar business that is rapidly growing. In an industry focused on building walls, IBM Security is focused on creating an open, connected security ecosystem that leverages AI and cloud to help clients improve compliance, stop threats, and grow their business securely.



Your Life @ IBM


What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?



Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.



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About IBM


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Location Statement


For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.



Being You @ IBM


Affirmative Action and/or EE candidates will be given first preference as per our employment equity strategies.

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