Solutions Architect - Technology Solutions at FNB South Africa

Role summary and requirements:

• This role requires a forward-thinking Technology Solutions Lead to help shape the future of our security landscape. This is a strategic role for a seasoned professional who thrives on designing secure, scalable, and integrated technology solutions that protect and enable the business.
• You’ll be instrumental in aligning our cybersecurity architecture with enterprise goals, driving innovation, and ensuring resilience in an ever-evolving threat environment. A key focus will be on optimising the security technology stack—ensuring that capabilities are fully implemented, redundant technologies are reduced, and security controls remain fully covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain secure technology frameworks and implementation roadmaps.
• Represent Cyber Security in architecture forums and strategic initiatives.
• Design and implement robust, scalable security architectures across IT projects.
• Drive the delivery of security solutions across the enterprise, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Ensure that technology capabilities are fully realised and aligned to control requirements.
• Identify and eliminate redundant or overlapping technologies, while maintaining or enhancing control coverage.
• Collaborate with IT and InfoSec teams to embed security into systems and processes.
• Ensure security architecture aligns with business goals and operational requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Apply a customer-centric approach to ensure high levels of satisfaction and service delivery.
• Develop and contribute to security policies, standards, and technical guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry cybersecurity standards.
• Champion emerging technologies and evaluate their security implications.
• Resolve complex integration challenges across platforms and business units.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, innovation, and best practices.
• Contribute to cybersecurity budgeting and strategic planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5–8 years in IT and cybersecurity, with 2–4 years in a solutions or architecture role.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with hosting infrastructure technology and networks.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Proficiency in security technologies: firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, etc.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery/ Resiliency principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic thinker with a passion for secure design and innovation.
• Proven ability to deliver secure, high-performance systems in complex environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• A collaborative mindset and a customer-centric approach to service delivery.
• The ability to anticipate future technology trends and translate them into actionable architecture.

End Date: September 30, 2025