Senior Manager: Information and Cyber Security

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Tower Group are currently seeking candidates for their open Senior Manager: Information and Cyber Security position in Cape Town, Western Cape through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Senior Manager: Information and Cyber Security role such as with an industry leading company like Tower Group?

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, proactive Senior manager who will lead the development of existing, and the implementation of new processes and procedures. Although a senior level management role, the role retains responsibility for the practical application of cyber operations. It would suit an individual who has demonstrated experience of stakeholder management and can lead a team of security analysts through the effective identification, response, and recovery process for cyber incidents, even when working under pressure. Requirements:• Relevant qualification at NQF level 7 (Computer Science, Information Systems or similar)• Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification• 10 years’ experience in Information technology (Enterprise infrastructure) with a minimum of 5 years in an information and cyber security role. 3 years must be experience in a senior management role at team level or higher, with demonstrated experience and understanding of project and program managementNon-technical Skills:• Communication skills (Verbal and written)• Strong analytical skills (analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls)• Problem solving• Decision making• Prioritization and Time management• Financial Management and budgeting• Strategy development and planning• Team building and HR Management• Emotional Intelligence• Coaching and MentoringTechnical skills:• Advanced proficiency in security architecture and network security• Advanced understanding of network security including TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common network security elements.• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g., NetFlow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations• Proficiency in information security incident handling• Proficiency with some of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host Based Forensics, Network Forensics, and RSA Security• In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g., Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, Log Logic, Splunk)• Demonstrable understanding of mobile technology and operating systems (i.e., Android, iOS, Windows),• Computer security (Windows, Mac, and Linux)• Demonstrable understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies e.g., VMware technology, KubernetesKnowledge requirements:• Performing risk, business impact, control, and vulnerability assessments, and in defining treatment strategies.• Fundamentals of threat modelling.• Fundamentals of attack frameworks such as Mitre, Lock Head kill-chain.• Fundamentals of pen-testing methodologies such as OSSTM, ISSAF, NIST SP800-115 or PTES• Developing and documenting security architecture and plans, including strategic, tactical and project plans.• Common information security management frameworks, such as International Standards Organization (ISO) 2700x, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) frameworks• An understanding of operating system internals and network protocols.• Familiarity with the principles of cryptography and cryptanalysis.• Fundamentals of digital forensics (investigation oversight, host-based forensics, network forensics and forensic counter measures)• Fundamentals of system technology security testing (vulnerability scanning and penetration testing).• Familiarity in application technology security testing (white box, black box, and code review).Professional registration or license requirements:SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP, CBCP, MCBI and/or SIEM-specific training and certification.

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