Solution Architect (Information Security)
As a recognized Information and Cyber Security authority, the Information Security Architect collaborates on Information Security standards & controls and creates robust security architectures in support thereof and leads the realization of the security architecture into the target environments to secure the enterprise’s information assets. Extensive subject matter knowledge of Information Security and Cyber Security is essential.
Create information security architectures and designs to secure enterprise information assets in line with architecture standards.
Serve as the primary Information Security architecture authority for all project and operational stakeholders, and ensure security architecture across all solutions and technology landscapes.
Lead the creation of Information Security architecture and design patterns and standards, and contribute to SDLC governance standards as required to secure the enterprise’s information assets.
Qualifications
- Degree in Information Systems / B Sc. Comp. Science (or similar)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
Experience
Essential
- 10 years of Working experience within the IT industry
- Leadership role in an IT Security environment
- Experience with IT projects from a Security architecture and design perspective (SDLC).
- Hands-on experience with cloud applications, infrastructures and public cloud providers (AWS – required, Azure – required, GCP – desirable).
- Demonstrable knowledge of Security Architectures and familiarity with various architectural viewpoints (business, applications, data, and technology architectures) are required
- Extensive experience in Information Security and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.
- Solid understanding of common security services and implementations including security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorisation, network security intrusion, and exfiltration prevention tools.
- Experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management, or related technologies.
- Mentoring others to improve skills.
- Strong leadership skills to indirectly manage across functional teams toward common solutions.
- Strong facilitation skills to engage subject matter experts to define data requirements and conduct data modeling design reviews with project teams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of various architecture frameworks including TOGAF and Zachman frameworks (TOGAF certification would be a distinct advantage).
- Experience in Information Security regulatory frameworks eg. PCI DSS, POPI, and GDPR.
- Experience in relevant National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards.
- Experience in ISO27001/2 Framework– specifications for a framework of policies and procedures that include all physical and technical controls involved in an organization’s risk management.
- Experience in implementing, using, and administering EA tools and EA meta-model definition (ARIS Preferable/ or Sparx Enterprise Architect).
- Experience in developing and implementing IT architecture plans, Enterprise Information Architecture standards and guidelines, software development methodologies, and strategic plans.
- Retail industry experience with an understanding of retail business processes and the information and data requirements of these processes.
The deadline for applications is 2023/05/20
For more information, call Nova Buchan on 073 393 9731 or send your CV to Nova@capitaledgerecruitment.co.za
Job Features
Job Category | Information Technology |