Senior Specialist Security Architect

4 weeks ago


Midrand, South Africa Vodafone Full time

**Role purpose**:
**Defining Technology Security Architecture & Design in order to**:
To ensure Security is embedded in IT System and Network Infrastructure (Mobile and Fix) including planning, designing, building and reviewing cycle
To define, implement and efficiently maintain Tech Sec controls and requirements across VC Technology
To ensure compliance with Legal and Regulatory requirements
To fulfil Key Customer's obligations and Stakeholders expectation
To ensure timely delivery of Tech Security consultancy and support for Projects

**Your responsibilities will include**:
Create execution strategies that focuses on embedding Tech Security controls into existing developer and tester practices and methodologies to enhance effectiveness
Manage a diverse organization of technologists focused on defining intelligence led enabling solutions
Responsible for planning, researching and designing robust security architectures for any IT Systems and Networks (mobile and fix) project
Develop Tech Security controls and requirements for IT Systems and Networks (mobile and fix)
Ensure financial efficiency in Tech Security Solutions
Provide Tech Security consultancy for Technology and business projects
Develop and document Tech Security controls and requirements for IT Systems and Networks (mobile and fix)
Provide technical supervision and guidance to a Tech Security team
Provide SME input to Tech Security Policy requirements and procedures
Support Tech Security awareness programs and educational efforts
Respond immediately to Tech Security-related incidents and provide a thorough post-event analysis
Provide accurate and timely reporting of architectural solutions, risk findings and propose remediation and mitigation options

**Core competencies, knowledge and experience**:
Degree\Relevant tertiary qualification in Information technology and Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Tech Security role where you meet business deliverables.
SABSA\TOGAF Architecture framework preferable
Knowledge of common information technology management / compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.
Knowledge of legal, regulatory and privacy requirements, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry (PCI)/Data Security Standard.
Good, strong understanding of Cloud principles and cloud security principles (2+ years). Vendor agnostic thinking, frameworks and requirements as they relate to Cloud Security.
Ability to consider hybrid (on-prem & public cloud) deployments and requisite security requirements.
Proven experience managing and operating multiple security programs, projects, and initiatives
An ability to think strategically and drive change
A deep understanding of Tech Security risks and mitigating solutions
A diverse security background with knowledge in several areas including: layered security architecture; internet protocols; firewalls; VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, network access control and network segmentation, anti-malware and spam technologies; risk and vulnerability assessments, and compliance.
Security concepts related to DNS, routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services and DDOS mitigation technologies
Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems
Practices and methods of enterprise architecture and security architecture
Network security architecture development and definition
Web Security & Encryption
Strong organizational skills and an entrepreneurial drive with a history of recruiting and developing high-performing teams
Ability to build and manage highly motivated and innovated technical team
Ability to work under time and resource pressure
An ability and desire to communicate and work with a broad set of stakeholders
A customer-focused, responsive, and transparent attitude

Closing date for Applications**: 03 March 2023**

The base location for this role is, **Midrand, Vodacom Campus**

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.



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