Cybersecurity Specialist

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUTs DNA has two strands, namely people-centred and engaged and innovative and entrepreneurial. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of values and principles that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

The Universitys ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Educations World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

Information and Communication Technologies Services (ICTS)

IT Strategy, Governance and Projects

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Post Cybersecurity Specialist

Reference: C545

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering or related qualification in information technology, telecommunications, or any related field
• 5 years experience in ICT Security
• 3 years experience in the cyberspace
• Knowledge of:
• Cybersecurity systems management
• Intrusion detection
• Firewalls
• Malware Software

Additional Certification (Beneficial)

• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
• Huawei HCIA-Security
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

Summary Of Duties

• Conduct threat and risk analysis and analyze the business impact of new and existing systems and technologies to eliminate risk, performance, and capacity issues. Implement vulnerability assessments and configure audits of operating systems, web servers, and databases and detect patterns, insecure features, and malicious activities in the infrastructure.
• Perform research, testing, evaluation, and deployment of security technology and procedures.
• Run diagnostics on any changes to data to verify any undetected breaches.
• Develop custom systems for specialized security features and procedures for software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware.
• Develop and implement information security standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Develop firewalls to secure the network infrastructure.
• Keep current with new intrusion methods and develop protection plans. Have an in-depth understanding of vulnerabilities, management systems, and common security applications.
• Conduct counteractive protocols and report incidents. Offer customized risk ratings for vulnerabilities based on DUT policies and maintain IT security controls documentation.
• Grant permissions and privileges to authorized users.
• Configure anti-virus systems and consoles and conduct software upgrades.
• Have an in-depth understanding of Dynamic and Static Application Security Testing, re-engineering, automation, ASP.NET/JAVA, Qualys, and Metasploit, etc.
• installing and testing new security measures.
• if a breach occurs or a threat is identified, closing off the security vulnerability and developing a plan to prevent any future incidents.
• Have a thorough understanding of security tools like Qualys, Know before, SOC and other related tools.
• Manage relationships and coordinate with clients and service providers while providing customized security assessments, implementing security policies, designing security training materials, organizing training sessions, providing technical support, and communicating security policies and procedures.

Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya

Status of Position: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

To Apply

Please complete application form downloadable from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter. Please note that you do not have to use more than one method of applying.

Kindly Note

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

Closing date: 16 May 2024

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the Universitys equity policy The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.