ICT Security Specialist

ICT Security Specialist

Organization: National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

Employment Type: Full-Time Position

Location: Gauteng, South Africa

Position Overview:

We seek an experienced ICT Security Specialist to protect our information systems and ensure compliance with technical specifications in our government regulatory environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and threat vectors
• Protect application, network, and infrastructure systems
• Conduct internal/external security audits and awareness programs
• Maintain ICT infrastructure reliability
• Manage security incidents and response protocols
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Computer Science/IT or equivalent qualification
• Professional certification: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity operations
• Expertise in risk management and incident response protocols

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications through the official NRCS recruitment portal. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

The NRCS reserves the right not to fill this position. Applicants not contacted within 30 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.