Cloud Security Architect

Key Tasks & Accountabilities

Design, Architect, Implement and Support of IT Security solutions and supporting infrastructure (cloud / physical / virtual infrastructure, operating systems and supporting software) in alignment with organizational goals and constraints, focusing on the cloud.
- Design and implementation where strategic and appropriate.
- Define strategic goals and tactical plans for IT Security solutions and systems.
- Perform Security Architect peer reviews.
- Consult on IT Security solutions architecture and Infrastructure Architecture.
- Conduct research and development (R&D).
- Document and own security architecture and systems.
- Document and own security architecture engagement prerequisites (initial and complete).
- Compile security architecture policies.
- Compile security architecture standards, patterns and best practices.
- Own security infrastructure SDLC.
- Construct a technical roadmap pertaining to a certain technology.
- Drive innovation by remaining current with technologies in order to enhance products & services offerings to the organisation.
- Engage with multiple business units on planned infrastructure deployments and investigate deployment and configuration best practices and architectures.
- Interface with the various IT architects to understand the technical requirements

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Design, Architect, Implement and Support of Cloud Security.
- Drive innovation by remaining current with cloud and cloud security technologies to enhance products & services offerings to the organisation.
- Engage with multiple business units on planned Cloud deployments and investigate deployment and configuration best practices and architectures, focusing on security.
- Define and document Cloud standards pertaining to infrastructure and security configurations.
- Provide research and advice on industry best practices, technology, and tools for consideration in the organisations environment.
- Develop and execute test plans to check technical performance and make recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous Improvement of Cloud Security Posture through automation.
- Work closely with Cyber Security, Data Governance and Infrastructure Security teams to ensure the organisations cloud environment adheres to regulatory requirements and complies with the banks own security & risk standards.
- Engage with vendors / suppliers / business partners for the design and implementation of cloud security solutions as needed.
- Design and build out new cloud security solutions that meet the technical requirements and align with, but not limited to:

- Information security and governance frameworks
- Regulatory compliance
- High availability strategy
- Scalability and capacity planning
- Review and analyse the cloud security landscape and improve and optimize current cloud implementations for continuous improvement and the assurance of technical safeguards for requirements.
- Responsible for document designs, specifications, and implementations for cloud security.
- Create detailed planning and implementation documentation, enhancing current standards and quality.
- Prepare hand-over documentation and document support processes to stakeholders.
- Liaise with stakeholders to plan the execution of deliverables according to implementation documentation.
- Provide technical cloud security support to divisions ensuring effective and efficient handover.
- Where required, perform the implementation of more complex deployments.
- Responsible for post implementation handover (or implementation) review and learnings for future reference and improvements.
- Document Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.Ps) and upkeep of general documentation.
- Ensuring compliance by auditing current requirements and plan for future enhancements and requirements.
- System and software compliance using implemented standards, industry standards and best practises within information security and regulatory requirements.
- Configuration management using on premise as well as cloud native tools. This will involve creating and maturing standards for new cloud security deployments and estate management.
- Create accurate management reporting information with regards to cloud security costs, usage, constraints, and risks.
- Forecast the growth in cloud security requirements. Recording and reporting on current usage as well as trending for future requirements.
- Service availability using monitoring and alerting tools.
- Perform 3rd level support for the resolution of critical infrastructure related issues.
- Participate in knowledge sharing

**Minimum Experience and Knowledge**
- Matric/ Grade 12
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and/or ECA (Event Correlation and Analysis) Systems
- Experience working in a DevOps environment.
- Experience with ELK, Splunk or similar on Public Cloud Platforms.
- Knowledge of JSON templates, PowerShell, CLIs, Shell, Python.
- Experience working in a fast paced