Head of Infrastructure & Amp; Security (Gauteng) at Sun International

Description

• The Head of Infrastructure & Security is accountable for the design, implementation, and management of Sun International’s technology infrastructure and cybersecurity posture.
• This role ensures the stability, resilience, and security of both cloud and physical environments, overseeing identity and access management, disaster recovery, incident response, and cloud strategy. The position acts as the senior technical authority for infrastructure hardening, security governance, and real-time incident firefighting.

Infrastructure Strategy & Cloud Governance

• Define and execute cloud strategy, migration, and optimisation across multi-cloud/hybrid environments.
• Oversee physical and virtual infrastructure, including data centres, networks, and workplace tech.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and security awareness programs.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM), endpoint protection, and encryption standards.
• Harden infrastructure against threats through continuous vulnerability management and patching.

Resilience & Incident Response

• Design and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Lead incident response, forensic investigations, and post-incident reviews.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to embed security into development and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor infrastructure and security KPIs, reporting on risks, incidents, and mitigation progress.

Core behavioural and Technical / proficiency competencies

• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity & Threat Management
• IAM & Network Security
• Disaster Recovery & Resilience
• Compliance & Security Frameworks
• Risk-Aware & Proactive
• Leadership in Crisis
• Strategic Thinking
• Collaboration & Influence
• Execution & Accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required.
• CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure security certifications highly advantageous.
• 10+ years in infrastructure and cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven experience in cloud security, IAM, network security, and incident management.
• Background in highly regulated industries (iGaming, finance, healthcare) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), SIEM, SOAR, and CSPM tools.
• Strong understanding of zero-trust architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code.