Cyber Security Architectural Strategist

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Parvana Full time

At Parvana, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Architectural Strategist to join our team. This is a challenging role that requires the ability to design and implement security architectures aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.

About Our Company

Parvana is a leading software development house specializing in telecommunications and payment gateways. With over two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, we offer an exceptional training and mentorship program for ambitious individuals looking to accelerate their career growth.

Job Description

This position involves developing and maintaining security architecture, conducting regular security reviews and risk assessments, prioritizing and adjusting security initiatives based on risks and business needs, and enhancing security policies, procedures, and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain security architecture aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular security reviews, risk assessments, and implement strategic plans.
  • Prioritize and adjust security initiatives based on risks, business needs, and evolving threats.
  • Plan and execute risk mitigation interventions, and enhance security policies, procedures, and technologies.
  • Deploy security solutions and tools, and act as the primary technical resource.
  • Provide expert advice on security issues, managing incident response and prevention.
  • Mentor and train team members, fostering a culture of security awareness.
  • Communicate incidents effectively and align security with IT, compliance, and business units.
  • Present updates and strategies to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field would be beneficial.
  • Any of the following certifications would be beneficial: SANS GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification), GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst) / GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) / CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) / CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).
  • Expert in TCP/IP, networking ports/protocols, traffic flow, OSI model, defence in-depth, and security elements.
  • 10+ years in Cyber Security, focusing on architecture and strategic planning.
  • Proficient with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection tools.
  • Experienced in analysing logs, network data, and attack artefacts.
  • Knowledgeable in enterprise SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk).
  • Familiar with EDR technologies and mobile OS (Android, iOS, Windows).
  • Skilled in designing and implementing security architectures and frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation.
  • Forensic approach to problem-solving and understanding hacker methodologies.
  • Ability to identify IT infrastructure vulnerabilities.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Estimated Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 per annum.

We Offer:

An attractive salary range, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and innovative environment.

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