Network Security Specialist at KPMG

Our client, a financial service provider, seeks to recruit an experienced Network Security specialist who will be responsible for the security of their network from threats originating from inside and outside the organization.

He/she will monitor computer networks for security threats or unauthorized users, analyze security risks, develop response procedures, develop and test software deployment tools, firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

The ideal candidate should be able use analytical skills to fix problems and maintain system security at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement the security component of the ICT Strategy that is aligned to overall Business Strategy;
• Provide periodic security related progress updates to the business leadership;
• Stays current with technological changes that affect the security of the network, computers, and other equipment. Stays current on appropriate new software and hardware.
• Developing, implementing and enforcing information technology security policies, procedures, guidelines and standards to support the institutions operations and enable it achieve its strategic objectives;
• Ensure that the firm gets the necessary IT support at the prescribed levels, reviewing
  issues not resolved within prescribed timelines in the SLA and provide technical direction where required to proceed;
• Manage the contracting of vendors for IT security services and liaise with them in matters regarding IT security services provided;
• Continuously ensure that IT security policies and procedures are regularly followed, and this is ensured by reviewing logs, reports and other outputs from various processes.
• Monitor and Control ICT security budget and report on expenditure;
• Ensure all expenditure within IT Security is within the approved budget, and seek approval where this deviates;
• Provide quarterly reports to the business leadership on IT security expenditure vs. budgets with details on variances identified;
• Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities; reporting violations;
• Ensure that network equipment is physically secure;
• Maintain an inventory of computers, servers, terminals, modems and other access devices that are attached to the Network;
• Upgrade, manage, and maintain VPN concentrators, routers, and other Network equipment by implementing and maintaining security controls.
• Plans, organize, direct and oversee all IT security related operations of the information technology department and evaluate them according to established goals to support the achievement of the business strategy;
• Ensure that all IT security projects are approved, budgeted for and properly documented,
  with clear deliverables and timelines agreed on by business units responsible and IT.
•  Recommend and implement security improvements such as installing computer security
  software, conducting regular security audits, preparing security status reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
• LAN and WAN, Cisco Networking knowledge
• MCSE or at a minimum Certification in a security product
• Certified Information Systems Auditor
• Membership to an IT Security professional body will be an added advantage
• 4-6 years of experience working in networking systems, network security or information technology experience with WAN and LAN technologies knowledge in network access control (NAC) systems, firewalls, routers, incident response techniques, intrusion prevention systems, information security methodologies,
  authentication protocols and different attack types
• knowledge in network monitoring systems and log analysis & shipping