Cyber Security Architect at Ovations Technologies

Brief Description

• Reporting to the Manager- Cybersecurity Architecture & Assurance, the Cyber Security Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing cyber security solutions that protect critical assets across the markets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on new areas in security to input to cyber strategy.
• Design cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure deployment of best-in-class solutions.
• Define cyber security technical requirements and acceptance criteria for new systems.
• Conduct proof of concepts for cyber security solutions.
• Lead in testing, implementation, deployment, and commissioning of new solutions.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices for solutions deployed.
• Ensure proper change management and system handover processes are followed.
• Recommend major upgrades where required and work with the operations team to implement.
• Ensure all security programs are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits.
• Conduct knowledge transfer to other team members/staff on new or topical areas. 

Skills and competencies you require for the role

• Experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions;
• Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred;
• Demonstrable competencies in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical Eng./Computer Science/ Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized university or any other degree with sufficient cyber experience.
• Advanced professional information security certifications e.g., CISSP /CISM /CISA/ GIAC/ CEH/ CPTP/ OCSP/ DevSecOps.
• Cloud Certification e.g., AWS, Azure
• Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE/Network+/CompTIA also preferred.
• At least 3 years proven experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions.
• Certifications in the use and administration of cyber security tools e.g., CyberArk/Firewalls/IDS/Content Filters/Antivirus is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred.
• Demonstrate competency in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.