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The DHA is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in South Africa. This makes it possible for people to realise their rights and access benefits and opportunities in both the public and private domains. By expanding these services to marginalised communities, the department plays is a key enabler in deepening democracy and social justice.
REQUIREMENTS :
- An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer Engineering at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ experience in Information Services (IS) or Information Technology (IT) Security environment is required.
- Proven experience of performing security event and correlation monitoring is required. Knowledge of Oracle and SQL database.
- Knowledge of application of the GITO Requirements and Frameworks. Knowledge of the State Information Technology Agency Act, 88 of 1998 and Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:
- Administrate intruder prevention, fire walling and network application security on all DHA communication medium. Conduct logs and do discovery on activity events. Ensure security vulnerability monitoring and remediation. Identity management of intrusion prevention and security compliance. Create virtual sandbox(s), and minor shell scripts or VB/Access to support data extraction correlation. Perform network forensics and identify malware. Perform activity patterns in firewall, router, and server logs when an IPS has not detected the activity (ingress and egress).
- Report risks and security events (scenario, malicious activity that appears to be ongoing). Provide network intrusion detection and monitoring, correlation analysis, and support. Perform in-depth virtual analysis to provide actionable intelligence and increase situational awareness of events.
- Correlate intrusion patterns across the DHA by monitoring feeds. Analyse digital artefacts to determine the cause and effect of intrusions into the DHA systems by adversaries. Create, implement, and test scripts, applications, and technologies to detect and categorize risky network activities. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration and represent the Directorate at various forums.
- Ensure the effective implementation of operational objectives and innovations (digital transformation, records- and document management solutions, process improvements and information management and analysis), in order to enhance service delivery. Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
