Principal Architect

5 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Engen Full time

**Job Purpose**:

- To to lead multiple projects or a single large complex project or programme, including the change management requirements, to meet the strategic and operational objectives of the initiatives

**Who You Are**:

- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and compliance knowledge.
- A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on cybersecurity trends.

**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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