Security Architect

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa First Point Group Ltd Full time

27582

Posted: 22/08/2023
- Negotiable- South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa South Africa Cape Town- Permanent- Role: Security Architect
- Location: Cape Town
- Join our client as a Security Architect: Shape the Future of Security Excellence
- Are you ready to unleash your security prowess and redefine the future of security practices? As a Security Architect, your role will be pivotal in providing technical security guidance to our Group and South Africa organization. Get ready to be the driving force behind security innovation and best practices, creating a secure environment that safeguards our digital landscape.
- Key Responsibilities
- Designing Secure Futures: You'll be the guardian of security, providing advice, requirements, and guidance to ensure new systems and updates are designed with security at their core.
- Risk Mastery: Dive into the world of security-focused risk assessment, evaluating new systems, services, and changes to ensure they align with our risk tolerance thresholds.
- Guiding Excellence: Collaborate closely with the business to review designs, ensuring they align with established security principles, patterns, standards, and best practices.
- Architect of Security: Collaborate with the business to define, document, and implement core security patterns, standards, and guidelines, shaping our security landscape for the better.
- Optimization Ambassador: Analyze and optimize current security processes in your area of expertise, ensuring comprehensive coverage and optimal performance.
- Security Sentinel: Be the initial point of contact for security in your region, directing questions to the right teams and keeping our security defenses strong.
- Champion of Uniformity: Work hand in hand with our wider security architecture team to establish and uphold a standardized approach to security practices.
- Bridge Builder: Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the right security controls and measures are in place prior to implementation, building a fortress of security.
- **Requirements**:

- Educational Vanguard: Armed with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, IT engineering, or related fields, you're ready to make your mark.
- MSc Magician: Possessing an MSc in Information Security or equivalent is like having a secret weapon, giving you an advantage in the realm of security.
- Certification Aficionado: Holding Information Security and/or Information Technology certifications like CISSP is your badge of expertise. Azure Security Certifications? Even better.
- Framework Explorer: You're familiar with the terrain of common frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO27k, and MITRE, navigating security's frontiers with confidence.
- SABSA Sorcerer: Your experience with SABSA adds a touch of magic, making your insights into security invaluable.
- Security Visionary: You're not just an architect; you're a visionary. You can spot security concerns within solution designs and collaborate with vendors to weave solutions.
- Risk Balancer: You can pragmatically balance security risks against business benefits, making sure we stride confidently on the path of progress.
- Communication Dynamo: Bridging the gap between the business and security comes naturally to you. You make the complex language of security understandable to all.
- Design Sentinel: You champion the importance of security in designs, weaving it seamlessly into the fabric of business considerations.
- Security Enabler: Supporting the business in delivering security requirements is second nature to you. You're the enabler of secure transformations.
- Threat Modelling Magician: Your understanding of Threat Modelling frameworks like STRIDE is like a magic wand, anticipating security challenges before they arise.
- Complexity Conqueror: Navigating through complex environments and harmonizing conflicting project requirements is where you excel.
- Security Orchestrator: Working with the wider security team to elevate security processes and patterns is part of your journey to security excellence.
- Security Sage: Your prior experience in Information security and as a security architect is the foundation of your wisdom.
- Artisan of Security: Crafting security artifacts isn't just a task; it's your creative expression.
- If you're ready to revolutionize security practices, collaborating with a team that values innovation and excellence, then step into the role of a Security Architect and shape a future that's secure and exciting


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