ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ICT SECURITY

Job Overview

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is hiring an Assistant Director: ICT Security at its National Office in Pretoria. The role requires an NQF level 7 qualification in ICT and 3-5 years of relevant working experience. Key duties involve coordinating ICT security operations, monitoring firewalls and the DMZ, conducting penetration testing, ensuring disaster recovery compliance, managing security risks, and testing new software applications. Interested candidates can apply via email, post, or hand delivery by referencing Q9/2026/49.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An NQF level 7 qualification in ICT as recognized by SAQA or related field.
• 3-5 years’ working experience in ICT security environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of government regulations / prescripts / policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies relating to ICT.
• Knowledge of Firewall systems.
• Knowledge on network monitoring tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of DMZ Zone.
• Knowledge of ICT Security audit including server room compliance standards.
• Knowledge of Hacking/penetration test.
• Knowledge of different software systems and components.
• Knowledge of software and hardware configurations.
• Knowledge of desktops, server hardware and software.
• Ability to evaluate documentation.
• Knowledge of software application systems.
• Knowledge of back-up and recovery systems.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery testing and business continuity.
• Understanding of ICT network infrastructure and other related matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and focus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to think and act tactically.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Project management skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Presentation Skills.
• Skill to analyse and evaluate systems, data, etc.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate ICT Security operations including administering and monitoring firewall activities, and reporting compliance.
• Monitor the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the network and generate reports.
• Administer and monitor user activity on the network and report any violations.
• Protect data and system integrity by conducting network penetration and detection/prevention tests.
• Conduct back-ups testing for integrity and restore purposes.
• Verify that all systems and equipment on the Disaster Recovery (DR) site are updated in line with the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
• Verify that archiving of emails is properly conducted for both outgoing and incoming communications.
• Update software and hardware systems and equipment at the DR site.
• Conduct ICT security risk and compliance identification, reporting, and threat assessment.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking on ICT security Technologies to improve services.
• Document all ICT security-related changes on systems/networks and implementation.
• Provide ICT security input for network upgrades, design, and installations.
• Respond to security-related queries and resolve them.
• Publish approved projects to the web application for processing and implementation.
• Test new software and applications before deployment to ensure compliance.
• Certify software and hardware before installation or implementation.
• Conduct maintenance and awareness campaigns on ICT security matters.
• Update all ICT security equipment and software records in registers.
• Verify equipment and software for disposal to ensure compliance with policies and prescripts.

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