Company: Kapsch SA
Location: SANRAL Data Centre, Midrand
Position: Information Security Specialist Jnr (Network, End Point, Security Operations)
Contract Period: 6 Months with possibility of extension
Budget: Negotiable
About the Company:
Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a global leader in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and traffic management solutions. The company specializes in delivering advanced technologies and services that improve road safety, reduce congestion, and optimize traffic flow. With a strong presence in South Africa, Kapsch SA provides critical infrastructure solutions such as toll collection systems, traffic monitoring, and control systems.
Kapsch SA is committed to driving innovation in transportation and supporting national road systems. As a trusted partner to key organizations like SANRAL, Kapsch plays an essential role in enhancing South Africa’s transportation infrastructure through advanced technology and data management.
About the End Client:
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) is a state-owned entity responsible for managing and maintaining South Africa’s national road network. Established in 1998, SANRAL’s core focus is to enhance the country’s road infrastructure, fostering economic development and ensuring safer, more efficient transport.
SANRAL is at the forefront of integrating technology into traffic management, with its Data Centre in Midrand serving as a hub for the country’s road infrastructure and traffic operations. Kapsch SA partners with SANRAL in supporting the management of national roads, providing vital data center operations and technical support.
Role Requirements:
- Matric (High School Diploma)
- Knowledge of information security principles, including Ethical Hacking techniques, ISO/IEC 27001/2 Information Security Management Standard, and PCI DSS
- Knowledge of Information Security Risk and Compliance
- Relevant undergraduate degree/diploma and/or certification
- Completion or pursuit of CISSP, CISM, CISA, and/or CompTIA Security+ certifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Information Security
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in monitoring and managing network, endpoint, and security operations within the SANRAL Data Centre
- Perform security risk assessments and ensure compliance with information security standards (ISO/IEC 27001/2, PCI DSS)
- Implement and support ethical hacking techniques to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
- Collaborate on security policy development and risk management strategies
- Support end-point protection measures and network security management
- Stay updated on the latest security trends and ensure the SANRAL Data Centre’s security operations align with best practices
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong foundation in information security practices and frameworks
- Knowledge of ethical hacking, information security standards, and compliance protocols
- Experience working with security management tools and techniques
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement in security operations
Desired Skills:
- ISO
- IEC
- CISSP
- CISM
- CISA
- S+