IT Security Administrator (CompTIA Security+ / GSEC) at RedM Professional Services, Sandton
RedM Professional Services · Sandton, Gauteng
Overview
RedM Professional Services is hiring an IT Security Administrator in Sandton on a fixed term basis. You will handle day to day security admin, user access management, security audits and compliance. This is a great opportunity for a detail oriented young professional with CompTIA Security+ and GSEC certifications who wants hands on experience in a focused security role.
About the role
RedM Professional Services is looking for a skilled and detail oriented IT Security Administrator to join their team in Sandton on a fixed term basis. In this role you will help support and maintain the organisation's IT security environment, with a strong focus on access management, auditing and policy compliance.
You can expect to work closely with IT teams to keep systems secure and compliant with internal policies and industry standards. Day to day work includes managing user accounts and permissions, running access reviews, investigating security issues and keeping accurate records of all security activities and audit findings.
This role suits someone who enjoys the operational side of IT security and takes pride in keeping things tight, documented and risk aware. You will also have the chance to recommend improvements to access management processes and help shape how security controls are maintained going forward.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a related field
- Proven experience in IT security administration, user access management and security auditing
- Must hold CompTIA Security+ certification
- Must hold GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification
- Strong understanding of access control principles, authentication, authorisation and least privilege access
- Knowledge of IT security policies, risk management and compliance requirements
- Good analytical, problem solving and documentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Responsibilities
- Perform day to day IT security administration and operational support
- Manage user accounts, access permissions and authentication controls
- Administer user access provisioning, modification and deprovisioning in line with security policies
- Conduct regular access reviews and security audits to identify risks and compliance gaps
- Monitor security controls and investigate access related security issues
- Ensure compliance with internal IT security policies, procedures and industry best practices
- Maintain accurate records of user access, security activities, audit findings and corrective actions
- Assist with identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks
- Support the implementation and maintenance of security policies, standards and procedures
- Investigate and resolve security administration issues and escalate incidents where necessary
- Collaborate with IT teams to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment
- Recommend improvements to access management processes and security controls
Job details
- Organisation
- RedM Professional Services
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This fixed term IT Security Administrator role at RedM Professional Services is a solid step if you are building a career in cybersecurity. Before you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your CompTIA Security+ and GSEC certifications near the top, since these are non negotiable for this role.
In your application, highlight specific examples of how you have managed user access, run access reviews or handled security audits. Employers in this space love concrete details, so mention the systems you have worked with and how you kept things compliant. If you have a portfolio or any documentation you have created for security processes, that can help you stand out too.
For the interview, be ready to talk through how you would handle a suspicious access request or a failed audit finding. They will likely want to see how you think through risk and how you document your actions. Good luck, you have got this!
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