Head, Data Security

The role is responsible for driving and supporting the banks Information Security initiatives through the implementation monitoring and optimization of data protection and threat prevention controls. The incumbent will manage and enhance security platforms that protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration misuse and data leakage. This includes operational ownership of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Email Security Web Security and Secure Service Edge (SSE) technologies whilst collaborating with risk legal compliance and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal security requirements.

• Experience coordinating delivery across multiple technology or business domains where work spans platforms infrastructure or shared services (advantageous).
• Ability to manage crossteam dependencies and ensure clear ownership and alignment across diverse technical streams.
• Familiarity with governance risk and compliance processes and integrating related commitments (e.g. audit risk remediation) into programme delivery plans.
• Ability to consolidate multiple sources of work intake (strategic initiatives operational requests audit actions BAU activities) into a unified delivery backlog.
• General understanding of enterprise technology environments (cloud identity networking platforms or security controls) to support effective dependency management.
• Experience coordinating delivery with thirdparty service providers or vendors ensuring aligned deliverables and timelines.
• Proven capability in identifying and resolving complex blockers involving multiple teams vendors or operational units.
• Experience supporting delivery hygiene and alignment to organisational standards (e.g. operational readiness platform compliance or control maturity baselines).
• Strong crossfunctional stakeholder engagement skills with ability to work across business technology and operational teams.
• Experience delivering in highassurance or regulated environments (financial services telecoms large enterprise IT) is advantageous.
• Exposure to technologycontrol domains (identity data protection infrastructure hardening network governance etc.) is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications :

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Cyber Security / Technology

• Minimum 10 years in information security or cyber risk with deep experience in datasecurity engineering or security operations.
• Proven leadership experience in managing complex control environments (email DLP SWG APIs cloud security).
• Strong understanding of POPIA global dataprotection regulations cyber frameworks and cloud-native security models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in fastpaced 24/7 operational environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement influencing and communication capabilities.
• Certifications such as CISSP CCSP CISM or cloud security certifications are advantageous.
• Manage and optimize data protection and security controls across endpoints cloud platforms and collaboration tools ensuring minimal false positives and regulatory compliance.
• Administer and enhance email and web security solutions to protect against phishing malware and spoofing threats.
• Configure and monitor secure access technologies including SSE and Zero Trust policies to safeguard remote and cloud environments.
• Investigate security alerts support incident response and provide reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen overall security posture.

Additional Information :

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Data Analysis
• Documenting
• Internal & External IT Environment
• IT Business Analysis/ Feature Analysis
• IT Programme Management
• Research & Information Gathering
• Service Management Processes
• Vendor Evaluation and Management

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time