Manager Group Security Systems Design and Applications (Financial Services)

Manager Group Security Systems Design and Applications (Financial Services)

This position is limited to BBBEE candidates due to BEE requirements.

Location: Pretoria Gauteng

A highly reputable South African financial services group has an opportunity for a Manager Security Systems Design and Applications within its Group Security Management Department.

Position Overview:

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the Security Systems Design and Applications Function within the Group Security Management Department (GSMD) ensuring that security infrastructure is effectively implemented to maintain operational safety.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the provision of security systems management to ensure that appropriate security infrastructure is utilised.
• Manage the research design and implementation of security systems to ensure a secure operational environment.
• Provide strategic oversight for the teams security research and system design initiatives.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and support.
• Oversee the assessment of new security technologies and methodologies.
• Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to on-the-job training development and performance of the team.
• Ensure the enforcement of security standards and policies across all projects.
• Develop and manage the implementation of incident response plans.
• Manage the monitoring of the performance of security systems and applications through established key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Facilitate collaboration between the security system design and applications team.
• Manage and evaluate vendor partnerships and third-party security solutions.
• Contribute to groups Groups disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

To be considered for this position one must have:

• A completed Honours degree (NQF-level 8) in Information Technology Security Systems Management Electronics Security Systems or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
• 810 years experience in a Security Systems Research Design and Applications Support Environment of which 35 years in a Managerial or Leadership Capacity.
• Sound knowledge and experience in areas such as System Architecture and Design Security Frameworks and Standards System Integration and Stakeholder Engagement.

If you meet all the requirements specified above and interested to further the process kindly send your detailed CV to Patricia Jacobs at

• Medical Aid.
• Performance Bonus.
• Provident Fund.
• Group Life Assurance.