Cyber Security Engineer

Job description:

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.  Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earn the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we're much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Who Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

The Cyber Security Engineer role focuses on implementing, configuring, and operating the organization's identity governance and administration platform. The role sits within the identity and access management function, supporting the bank's identity governance and administration needs.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years in Cyber Security Engineering
• 3 years of hands-on experience in IAG implementation and operations, preferably using SailPoint IdentityNow.
• Proven expertise in configuring and managing IAG platforms, SailPoint IdentityNow is preferred.
• Strong understanding of identity governance principles and best practices in a banking environment.
• Familiarity with related cybersecurity technologies, including:
• Identity Provider (IdP) systems
• Active Directory and Azure AD (EntraID)
• API (REST) integrations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Computer Science

What You'll Do

• Join the team performing the implementation, configuration, and operation of SailPoint IdentityNow for IAG (Identity Administration and Governance)/
• Support the implementation, configuration and maintenance of identity governance processes, policies, and workflows tailored to the banking sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAG solutions with existing applications and systems.
• Monitor and enhance security protocols to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with identified regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and support for IAG-related incidents and improvements.

Technical Skills

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Development & Operations (DevOps)
• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Networking (DNS, DHCP)
• Security & Compliance
• Identity & Access Management
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Hybrid Infrastructure & Operating Systems
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Zero Trust principles by understanding identity and access management (IAM), implementing least-privilege access, and using (JIT/JEA) to strengthen security

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Consultation skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record