Cyber Security Architect

architecture discussions with senior customer executives, Enterprise Architects, IT Management and Developers to drive Cyber Security solutions.

Architect Cyber Security solutions and supporting infrastructure (physical / virtual infrastructure, operating
systems and supporting software) in alignment with organizational goals and constraints.
Maintain and continuously improve the Cyber Security Architecture and its various solution components.

Architect IT Security solutions and supporting infrastructure (physical / virtual infrastructure / cloud, operating
systems and supporting software) in alignment with organizational goals and constraints
b. Create a modernisation roadmap and architect solutions to meet Cyber Security needs.
c. Ensure technical viability of new projects and driving successful deployments in collaboration with the
agile teams.
d. Orchestrate key resources and infuse key security controls and infrastructure technologies, in
collaboration with the engineering teams within Infrastructure Services and Application Support Teams
(e.g., Cloud, PaaS, IaaS, Data, Security, Digital, Mobile, ATM, Payments. Core Banking, SAP, BCDR,
Monitoring etc.)
e. Consult on Cyber Security solutions architecture.
f. Document and own cyber security architecture and systems.
g. Document and own cyber security architecture engagement prerequisites (initial and complete).
h. Compile cyber security architecture policies.
i. Compile cyber security architecture standards and best practices.

Department: Recruitment & Selection

JOB DESCRIPTION: Architect: Cyber Security

j. Participate in root-cause analysis reviews when applicable.
2. Maintain and continuously improve the Cyber Security Architecture and its various solution components.
a. Oversee the definition of the as-is and target Cyber Security Architecture across portfolios and
coordinate the work to achieve and maintain these architectures by well documented and
communicated architecture and technology roadmaps.
b. Establish and continually improve Cyber Security Capability Maturity model (ROI, gaps, overlap, life
cycle, IMACD) in line with strategic objectives.
c. Identify and remediate any possible deficiencies and misalignment in Cyber Security Architecture and
Security Solutions (capacity; adoption of Standards, patterns and Principles)
d. Ensure the strategic alignment of the Cyber Security Architecture, Infrastructure architecture and
Enterprise Architecture principles and objectives.
e. Investigate strategic Cyber Security trends (including initiating and executing relevant proof of concepts)
and provide feedback regarding the impact and alignment required.
f. Integrate enterprise, business, technology and infrastructure solution architectures to deliver towards
the agreed strategic outcome

8. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
8.1 Qualifications
- Min:

- Matric / Grade 12

8.2 Job Knowledge
Min:
Expert knowledge of:

- Experience and understanding of large-scale infrastructure deployments in enterprise-wide

environments required.
- 5+ years of success in consultative/complex technical deployment projects (where necessary,

managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects) required.
- Proven track record of building deep technical relationships with senior IT executives and growing data

services in large or highly strategic accounts
- Acknowledged for driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with

exceptional verbal and written communication skills

principles.
- Design and deployment of highly available, enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure.
- Experience developing and delivering systems on at least one of the following Public Cloud Platforms

(AWS, Azure).
- Experience with authentication and Authorization technologies and protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, AD,

OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, PKI, LDAP).
- Hands on development experience in relation to automation, APIs, Front End systems.
- Developing with Go.
- Developing with Python.
- Experience working in a fast paced Agile/Scrum environment (Atlassian Stack).
- Object-oriented design and development
- Structured Design and Development
- REST Service

JOB DESCRIPTION: Architect: Cyber Security

Ideal (incl. Min):
Expert knowledge of:

- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and/or ECA (Event Correlation and Analysis)

Systems
- Experience working in a DevOps environment.
- Experience with ELK or similar on Public Cloud Platforms.
- Knowledge of JSON templates, PowerShell, CLI’s, Shell, Python.
- Application instrumentation techniques in order to enhance operational control and reporting.
- Data integration patterns and techniques.
- Application integration patterns and techniques.
- Application and component development for Windows, Linux and Cloud.
- Understanding of Cloud Security technologies and best practices.
- Understanding of Networking in cloud environments.
- Strong design and hands on troubleshooting bac