Stellenbosch: It Risk Manager – Luxury Wine Estate – Stellenbosch | Lb posted by HotelJobs

IT Risk Manager

Location: Stellenbosch

Property Type: Luxury Wine Estate

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced IT Risk Manager to join a luxury wine estate based in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring IT infrastructure and systems are secure, resilient, and operating at optimal performance levels.

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

• Conduct monthly vulnerability scans on all IT infrastructure equipment and resolve any identified issues

• Propose and implement upgrades when equipment becomes vulnerable

• Ensure Office 365 Cloud Services are secured against threats with appropriate security measures in place

• Manage antivirus and cyber security software across servers and user devices

• Implement penetration testing and decoy systems

• Set up, monitor, and manage a SIEM system to detect potential risks

• Configure and maintain firewalls (Checkpoint) and malware protection software (ESET Remote Administrator)

• Manage and maintain servers (VMware), domain controllers (Microsoft Active Directory 2019), point of sale systems (EasiPos), accounting software servers (Sage Evolution), biometrics access control systems, fibre internet lines, backup Wi-Fi links, and other processes

• Assist the Senior IT Systems Administrator with daily tasks

• Liaise with third-party cyber security service providers

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and provide technical support for hardware and software

• Manage the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems

• Monitor systems daily and respond promptly to security or usability concerns

• Create and verify backups of servers (Acronis Cyber Cloud)

• Upgrade systems and processes for enhanced functionality and security

• Set up accounts and workstations for new staff members

• Troubleshoot system issues and outages

• Manage Wi-Fi connections, ensuring 100% uptime for clients and users (Unifi Controller)

• Maintain and manage the cloud-based phone system (3CX)

• Administer and maintain Office 365 accounts for all staff

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

• 710 years experience in Cyber Threat or IT Risk Management (preferred)

• Applicable Microsoft certifications

• Strong knowledge of networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management

• Excellent understanding of VPNs

• Expertise in Office 365 Cloud Services, Ubiquity APs, HP Aruba switches and VLAN, Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, and Active Directory administration (users, groups, policies, DNS, DHCP, organisational units)

• Familiarity with fibre connections and network topologies

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to take ownership, work independently, and perform under pressure

• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise at all levels