Principal Application Security Architect

6 months ago

Bellville, South Africa Sanlam Full time

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY**
- Santam BITS has a career opportunity for a senior role of **Principal Application Security Architect **in the Business Information and Technology Services (BITS) department which is based in the **Western Cape or Gauteng.**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Threat mitigation and risk management.
- Secure architecture and design.
- Vulnerability management and code reviews.
- Securing the development lifecycle.
- Collaboration and communication with development teams and other stakeholders.
- Protecting global assets.
- Understanding regional requirements.
- Champion a "security by design" culture.
- Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies.
- Work with other security teams (e.g., security operations, etc.)
- Application Security Incident Response and Cyber Crisis Management.
- Participate in Group Information Security Programme (GISP) initiatives.
- Application Security (including cloud security), Infrastructure Security, and Cybersecurity Education, Training and Awareness.
- Application Security Risk assessment that identifies a requirement for additional awareness or targeted education, training, and awareness interventions.
- Ensure that security 'gates' are a formal part of the SDLC/ Agile/ relevant solution development methodology.
- Active participation in Sanlam-sanctioned industry bodies (e.g. ISF Live, ISACA, FS-ISAC)
- Timeous escalation of new, high or escalating cybersecurity risks.
- Ensure that the Group CIO is aware of risks and actions required.
- Strong understanding of integration between Workstations and Network/Servers

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- A bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- A Recognised Cyber Security Certification(s) (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar certification will be an advantage.
- With 15+ years of experience in software engineering, a significant portion of that in an architectural position focusing on cybersecurity within complex organisations, preferably in the financial services sector. The incumbent must have a solid technical software engineering background with a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and vulnerabilities.

**COMPETENCIES**
- High Stress Tolerance.
- Building and maintaining relationships.
- Teamwork and ability to function independently.
- Facilitation Skills.
- Adaptability.
- Attention to detail.
- Planning and organising.
- Ability to work independently.
- Interpersonal savvy.
- Decision quality.
- Plans and aligns.
- Optimises work processes.
- Being resilient.
- Collaborates.
- Cultivates innovation.
- Customer focus.
- Drives results.
- Sensitivity to Risk
- Balances Stakeholders
- Reporting and Administration
- ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS- Programming Languages: It is crucial to understand the security considerations of languages like Java, Python, C#, JavaScript and emerging ones like Kotlin.
- Mobile Development: Security expertise in Android, iOS, and cross-platform frameworks like Flutter helps secure sensitive data on user devices.
- Cloud Security: A deep grasp of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP and their security implications is vital for secure cloud deployments.
- API Security: Understanding API security best practices is critical to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Vulnerability Understanding: In-depth knowledge of common and obscure vulnerabilities in various technologies allows for accurate identification and exploitation for testing and mitigation purposes.
- Secure Coding Practices: Expertise in secure coding principles and best practices for different languages and frameworks empowers proactive vulnerability prevention.
- Security Scanners and Code Analysis Tools: It is vital to understand how to use these tools to identify vulnerabilities in code and recommend remediation strategies.
- Penetration Testing Tools: Familiarity with these allows for thorough vulnerability assessment and simulating real-world attack scenarios.
- Security Incident Response Tools: Knowledge of incident response tools and methodologies helps them effectively handle security breaches and minimize damage.
- ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS- ABOUT THE COMPANY- Santam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.- Please note this appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply

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