Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in ICT, Computer Science, or related field., At least one professional security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM)., Work experience in security within banking or similar environments., Knowledge of security frameworks, cloud security, and regulatory compliance..

Key responsibilities:

Design and implement security architecture in collaboration with the team.

Assist in developing security blueprints for networks, applications, and systems.

Contribute to security controls design, review, and improvement.

Support security engineering efforts, including secure coding standards and risk management.

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Lead - Security Architecture and Engineering plays a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering in crafting and implementing a robust information security architecture. This position requires a dynamic individual with hands-on experience in security architecture and engineering, contributing to the development and enhancement of the organization's security posture

Security Architecture Support:

Collaborate with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering to design and implement the organization's security architecture.

Assist in the development of security blueprints for networks, applications, and systems.

Technical Expertise

Provide technical expertise in security architecture, ensuring the implementation of industry best practices.

Contribute to the design and review of security controls, recommending improvements where necessary.

Engineering Assistance

Assist in the security engineering aspects such as the implementing and integrating security controls into infrastructure and application development processes.

Lead efforts in developing and maintaining secure coding standards.

Risk Management

Implement and maintain a risk management framework to guide security architecture decisions

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align security architecture with business objectives.

Communicate security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA in ICT, Computer Science, any related field and equivalent work experience.
At least (1) Professional Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSEC, etc.)
Work experience in security at a banking industry or similar environment.
Information Security, Network Security, IT Security, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, or related roles.
Implementing a security framework, solution and service, from design, engineering through implementation for a medium to large organization.
Expertise in designing, monitoring and optimizing security measures to protect information assets in cloud-based solutions setup (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Sound working knowledge of industry leading practices (ISO, NIST, SANS, COBIT) and legislative / regulatory compliance requirements (PCI, DPA, BSP, etc.)

Required profile