Job Opportunities at Absa Group

Job Summary

Are you ready to make a difference? 

• Our Converged Security Office prides itself in its unique structure that sees an integration and collaboration model between our Cyber, Resilience, Physical Security & Forensics teams to ensure effective risk management across all disciplines. 
• You will be focused on the research and evaluation of security solutions and technologies, including the design and delivery of security solutions via the formal engagement of the Security Risk and Architecture teams and in rare instances, direct engagement via the business drivers.

Job Description

What you’ll get to do:

The role is within the Security Operations team in our Converged Security Office and your responsibilities will include the following:

• Develop technical designs following the research and evaluation of security technologies and solutions in line with group strategy and/or what is appropriate for the estate
• Review of proposed security technical designs
• Evaluate, test and pilot new security tools following the formal engagement of Security Risk and/or business drivers
• Develop detailed technical configuration documents, working closely with the security architecture and standards group
• Support of Security Risk and Architecture in the secure delivery of products both emerging and updating of existing solutions as per business needs
• Review and evaluation of new security architectures and designs
• Combine the knowledge of security technology evaluations and emerging products with security business needs
• Ability to work with other engineers both internally and external to Absa; learning and evaluating emerging technologies
• Ability to manage vendor relationships knowing due diligence goes beyond just the technology and engaging with the right business people to ensure Absa fully leverages vendor relationships

What do you need to get in?

• NQF level 6 B Degree will be advantageous
• 2 years Security Engineering experience preferably within a large financial institution
• Industry & Vendor certifications – AWS, SANS, ISACA, Checkpoint, Cisco etc. preferred
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, scripting languages like Python, and cloud provider ecosystems like Amazon AWS
• Excellent understanding of security strategies and technologies including but not limited to secure global network designs, cryptography, remote computing, cloud-based technologies, server and application hardening, Web services, AAA, compliance and auditing, secure development lifecycles, software auditing, penetration testing and security monitoring
• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001/17799
• Comprehensive grasp of emerging security technologies for mobile & digital channels including core, backend and big data
• Understanding of mobile and emergent threats in the digital space
• Knowledge of common mobile device and associated application architectures including core infrastructure and applications services as well as peripheral applications/services
• Knowledge in multiple information security technologies and their strengths and shortcomings
• Experience with securing information for cross-functional, cross-platform applications
• Monitors marketplace trends, vulnerabilities, emergent threats and audit/control issues
• Knows what should be communicated and when
• Actively seeks ways to understand and mitigate risk
• Able to shift well from task to task
• If you’re passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the exciting world of Security by leading from the front, we would love to hear from you!

Education

Higher Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)

• Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
• Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised