Principal Architect

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Western Cape Cape Town, South Africa Engen Full time
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Job title : Principal Architect – Cybersecurity – Cape Town jobs in Western Cape

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : March 29, 2024

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What You’ll have done before:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certifications preferred. Proven experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and best practices. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Exceptional problem-solving abilities. Exciting Challenges you might face in the role Advanced Threat Landscape: Staying ahead of constantly evolving cyber threats and devising strategies to protect against sophisticated attacks. Balancing Security and Usability: Finding the right balance between robust security measures and ensuring a seamless user experience. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the organization complies with changing cybersecurity regulations and standards, which can be complex and demanding. Incident Response: Leading effective responses to security incidents or breaches, which can be high-pressure situations. Integration of New Technologies: Securing emerging technologies, such as IoT and cloud, and integrating them into the existing security framework. Resource Constraints: Maximizing cybersecurity effectiveness within budget limitations. Vendor and Tool Selection: Choosing the right cybersecurity tools and solutions from a vast array of options. Employee Training: Ensuring that employees are well-informed and trained to recognize and respond to security threats. Crisis Management: Handling major security breaches and their implications, including legal and public relations challenges.

What You’ll be doing

Cybersecurity Strategy: Provide input into developing and implementing a robust cybersecurity strategy, aligned with industry best practices and business goals.  Security Architecture: Design, maintain, and evolve the security architecture to safeguard digital assets and data.  Risk Management: Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, implementing proactive security measures and risk mitigation strategies.  Incident Response: Part of the Leadership team to lead incident response teams in the event of security incidents or breaches, ensuring timely and effective resolution.  Compliance: Ensure that the organization complies with industry standards, data protection regulations, and cybersecurity laws.  Security Solutions: Evaluate, select, and deploy cybersecurity solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and vulnerability management tools.  Vendor Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring service level agreements are met.  Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the IT Cybersecurity technology implementation and operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.  Budget Management: Provide input into the IT budget and lead sourcing, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. 

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