Cyber Security Architect at Capitec Bank

About the role:

• As a Cyber Security Architect at Capitec, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing advanced security solutions to safeguard our systems and data from evolving cyber threats.
• With a minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity roles and at least 3 years specifically in a cybersecurity architecture capacity, you will leverage your hands-on experience with infrastructure and security tools to assess, enhance, and fortify our security frameworks.
• Your role involves evaluating current architectures, identifying vulnerabilities, and crafting robust defenses, particularly in multi-cloud environments. Someone with expertise in emerging technologies and a deep understanding of security. Consult, design and implement robust security solutions that address current and emerging threats. Ensure Capitec systems and data are secure, compliant with industry standards, and resilient against cyberattacks.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years of experience in any cybersecurity role
• 3+ years in a cybersecurity architecture position
• Working with infrastructure and security tools
• Proven experience working in DevOps
• Able to assess existing security architectures, identify gaps, and recommend improvements
• Able to design and implement security frameworks for large-scale enterprises.
• Proficient in Solution Architecture (Infrastructure, Application, Data, & Security)
• Proficient in one or more security domains IAM, Network security, Endpoint security, Application security, Data Security, Cloud security, GRC.
• Proficient in scripting and automation.
• Able to formulate and document security policies, standards, guidelines and roadmaps. (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, POPIA, etc)

Competencies:

• Self-stater with the ability to think strategically and implement innovative solutions.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Strong leadership, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Capable of articulating complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Keep abreast with security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Care and passion for people
• Inspire optimism and persistence

Education:

• Completed a BSc in Computer Science
• Certified in AWS either as a Solutions Architect or associate level

Ideal:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP),
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP),
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Knowledge of (Python, Terraform, PowerShell)