Solutions Architect

1 day ago

Brackenfell, South Africa Shoprite Group Full time

**Purpose of the Job**:
**Job Objectives**:
Create information security architectures and designs to secure enterprise information assets in line with architecture standards.
Serve as the primary Information Security architecture authority for all project and operational stakeholders, and ensure security architecture across all solutions and technology landscapes.
Lead the creation of Information Security architecture and design patterns and standards, and contribute to SDLC governance standards as required to secure the enterprise’s information assets.

**Qualifications**:
Degree in Information Systems / B Sc. Comp. Science (or similar)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

**Experience**:
**Essential**
10 years of Working experience within the IT industry
5 years of a Leadership role in an IT Security environment
5+ years of Experience with IT projects from a Security architecture and design perspective (SDLC).
5+ years of Extensive experience in Information Security and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.
5+ years of Solid understanding of common security services and implementations including security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorisation, network security intrusion, and exfiltration prevention tools.
5+ years of Experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management, or related technologies.
3+ years of Mentoring others to improve skills.
3+ years of Strong leadership skills to indirectly manage across functional teams toward common solutions.

**Desirable**
2-3 years of Knowledge of various architecture frameworks including TOGAF and Zachman frameworks (TOGAF certification would be a distinct advantage).
5+ years of Experience in Information Security regulatory frameworks eg. PCI DSS, POPI, and GDPR.
5 years of Experience in relevant National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards.
5 years of Experience in ISO27001/2 Framework
- specifications for a framework of policies and procedures that include all physical and technical controls involved in an organization’s risk management.
3+ years of Experience in implementing, using, and administering EA tools and EA meta-model definition (ARIS Preferable/ or Sparx Enterprise Architect).
3+ years of Experience in developing and implementing IT architecture plans, Enterprise Information Architecture standards and guidelines, software development methodologies, and strategic plans.
5+ years of Retail industry experience with an understanding of retail business processes and the information and data requirements of these processes.

**Knowledge and Skills**:
**Job-Related Skills**
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical skills with attention to detail
Excellent team-working, and interpersonal skills
Delivery of compelling presentations to all levels of stakeholders and excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Develop proposals and marketing materials and excellent written communication & presentation skills
Excellent organisation and facilitation skills
Strong conflict management skills

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