IT Security Operations EngineerAVI LimitedJohannesburg, GautengPermanentClosing Date 05 July 2024Job DetailsMinimum experienceMid-SeniorCompany primary industryFMCGJob functional areaInformation TechnologyJob DescriptionAVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands! Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and centred on the FMCG market, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our brands span a range of categories, including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, and fashion apparel. We have a well-developed Shared Services structure spanning: International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Field Marketing, that allows us to take advantage of our scale. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development.An exciting opportunity exists for an IT Security Operations Engineer at AVI Limited IT Shared Services in Bryanston.The purpose of the role is:Apply technical IT Security Infrastructure expertise and tools to ensure the security of AVI IT operations and supporting infrastructureImplement, Manage, Maintain and Administer AVI’s Security Infrastructure and SystemsImplement and optimise tools to effectively manage and monitor infrastructure and provide effective alerting and reporting with regards to security incidents and vulnerability assessmentsPlay lead role in uplifting skills of the IT Network and Systems Engineering team members and provide guidance to all ITSS with regards to IT Security Operations.Line Manager: IT Security Operations Team LeadNumber of Direct Reports: NoneJob Specification:Key Performance Areas:IT Security threat / breach identification, prevention and remediationIT Security Infrastructure administration and maintenanceProvide IT Security Infrastructure input to ITSS technical projectsProvide input into relevant IT Security Policies, Procedures, standards and guidelines in conjunction with the IT Security Specialist and ManagerDevelopment of Network and Systems team skills for ITSSMinimum Requirements:Experience:Essential3 years’ Security Appliance (including UTM) and related administration and analysis tools, specifically across the FortiGate security product line2 years’ experience implementing and managing a SIEM solution (either in house or hosted service)3 years’ experience managing Microsoft Windows solutions (Windows Server OS / Active Directory Services / Microsoft Business Servers)2 years’ experience managing an industry-leading virtualization platform (VMware / Hyper-V) or managing cloud resources (Azure/AWS)Important3 years’ Network Administration (Switching, Routing and Wireless)3 years’ Network and Web security protocols3 years’ experience with Forensic and monitoring tools e.g. Wireshark, etc.Nice to have3 years’ System Security vulnerability identification and remediation2 years’ experience with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols e.g. SSL / TLS2 years’ experience in PCIDSS as well as knowledge of local personal information protection legislation (POPI)3 years’ experience in the installation, administration, maintenance and usage of security-hardened Operating Systems e.g. Kali Linux2 years’ experience working within DSS PCI environments2 years’ experience designing and deploying infrastructure security policies based on industry standards such as CIS, ISO27001Ability to automate / script solutions (PowerShell / Python), or implementation of orchestration servicesExposure to SAP Business Systems (R/3, Netweaver) and database experience (MS SQL / MySQL)2 years’ experience working with ZTNA/SASEQualifications:Relevant industry certifications (see below)Certifications:EssentialFortinet NSE4Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) / MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)Important (at least one of the following)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) SecurityMCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)ISC2 CISSP/SSCPNice to haveCEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator – Routing and Switching, Wireless, CollaborationVMware Certified Professional (VCP)Azure Security EngineerRHCSA – Red Hat Certified System AdministratorCEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) – Routing and Switching, Wireless, CollaborationFortinet NSE7KLCP – Kali Linux certified Professional and/or RHCE – Red Hat Certified EngineerCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)CompTIA Cloud+Cisco ISEImportant:Our sole purpose is to share new jobs in South Africa with our readers that seek employment. The job shown on this page, belongs to the Company as seen on the listing.IT Security Operations EngineerAVI LimitedJohannesburg, GautengPermanentClosing Date 05 July 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr