Advisor, Information Security Architect

To be part of the Information security team interfacing with projects technical leads and other members of the technical architecture team. To ensure that incoming and existing systems and services meet the best cyber security standards. 

• Holds ownership and responsibility for the cyber security area of Stanbic IBTC digital architecture providing technical leadership for on-going development of digital solutions; works with internal and external stakeholders assisting projects and programmes by coordinating the cyber security architecture requirements design and implementation thereby ensuring consistency and compliance with relevant architectural principles policies and standards.
• Design build and document evaluated architectural options for solutions in response to business requirements (including risks costs implications opportunities etc).
• Acts as a cyber security technical lead in product and vendor selection providing the security evaluation of products options and responses to tenders.
• Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.

Qualifications :

• . in Information Technology or related field.
• SABSA CISSP ISO 27001 Lead Implementer etc would be beneficial

Experience

• 5-7years experience in a financial institution.
• Experience with AWS and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility & Security Suite.
• IT Security experience / Communication or Network experience will be beneficial

Additional Information :

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Active Listening
• Business Process Improvement
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Financial Systems Administration
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Remote Work :

No