Data Security Specialist

At Altron Digital Business , we provide the enterprise-grade solutions that organisations need to operate, optimise, and transform into a resilient digital business.

Our purpose is to use technology to transform today into a simpler, safer and smarter tomorrow.

We are committed to providing the best solutions to save money and help our clients’ business grow with a robust IT ecosystem that supports digital transformation.

We are looking for a capable and motivated Data Security Specialist to help establish and grow Altron Digital Business’s Data Security Practice. This is a hands-on delivery role focused on the deployment, configuration, and integration of the data security portfolio

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In the initial phase, the successful candidate will work closely alongside strategic solution providers, who will support proof-of-concept and implementation activity while the specialist is trained and certified on the relevant products. The objective is for the role to progressively build and internalise Altron Digital Business’s own delivery capability. We are open to candidates who bring strong general experience in the data and security domain, rather than specific prior experience of these particular platform

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Key Responsibiliti**

• es:Deploy, configure, and integrate the Thales CipherTrust and Data Security Fabric (DSF) or similar Data Security platform provider platforms across customer and internal environmen
• ts.Support proof-of-concept and lab environments, including hands-on testing of key management, encryption, and related capabiliti
• es.Perform implementation and integration work across enterprise data platforms and database environments, using standard connectors and integration protoco
• ls.Provide post-deployment support alongside the existing Data & AI Support Services team, including monitoring, incident response, and key lifecycle manageme
• nt.Collaborate with leading industry Data Security platform providers and solution delivery resources during the knowledge-transfer and interim support period, building toward independent delivery capabili
• ty.Contribute to customer engagements through a consultative, solution-oriented approa

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Qualifications & Certifications (Preferred, Not Requi**

• red)A Bachelor’s degree or NQF Level 7 equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipl
• ine.A foundational security certification (e.g. CompTIA Securit
• y+).An encryption or key management credential (e.g. EC-Council Certified Encryption Speciali
• st).A cloud security certification (or a major hyperscaler security credenti
• al).A recognised database or data platform qualificat
• ion.A governance or data privacy credential (advantageo

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Experience Requirem**

• ents:5+ years general experience in data security, data management, or enterprise IT delivery, with transferable skills valued over an exact match to the specific platf
• orms.A broad working knowledge across the relevant skill areas: security fundamentals, encryption and key management concepts, cloud and hybrid environments, and enterprise database and data platf
• orms.An aptitude for deployment, configuration, and integration work in complex technical environm
• ents.Consultative, customer-facing delivery skills, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement abili

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Discl***

aimer:Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Resource department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your applic

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didates.Should your experience and qualifications align with the requirements, we will be in contact to discuss the next

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