Security Administration
Administer, configure and update of security programmes and mechanisms, including the application of system patches to ensure that enterprise assets are adequately protected against threats. This also includes the authorisation, management and monitoring of access control permissions and/or rights to various IT facilities
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Design and Architecture
Levels
Run system diagnostic tools, install and update simple, basic security programmes, virus protection and system patches
Administer security programmes and updates
Install standard system patches to maintain a secure system environment
Run system and network diagnostic tools according to specifications
Modify system configuration as indicated by the system diagnostic tools
Scan the system and networks periodically to check and maintain virus protection
Apply basic access rights and permissions on a day to day basis, according to established protocols
Follow prescribed protocols to assess rules, access controls and configurations to report suspected anomalies
Assist in investigation of issues relating to security systems and access controls
Configure and troubleshoot programmes and analyse impact of patches and updates on system and networks
Administer new and complex security programmes for the organisation
Analyse the impact of patches and updates on current system
Perform non-standard system /and network administration and configuration of security mechanisms
Configure authentication software and features of network devices as required to protect against security threats
Perform post- implementation troubleshooting of security software
Assist users in defining and clarifying their access rights and privileges
Coordinate complicated access control rights, permissions and escalated issues
Investigate unauthorised access incidents according to established procedures
Plan the administration and technical operationalisation of security programmes, and investigate security breaches
Facilitate the administration and technical operationalisation of security programmes
Plan the installation of relevant hardware, software and operating systems to protect the organisation against threats
Update security administration plans and relevant personnel in view of new and emerging cybersecurity policies and security threats
Manage security administration processes to ensure requests, activities and updates are handled according to internal protocols
Establish access control rules and permissions, aligned with organisational priorities and security parameters
Facilitate organisation- wide communication of access control rules, rights and permissions
Plan monitoring and control methods for managing user access
Grant permissions for role-based access requests, based on their compliance with organisational standards and procedures
Investigate significant security breaches in information and system or network access and recommend required action