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Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

Ovations TechnologiesZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Cyber Security Architect

Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 03, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Brief Description

  • Reporting to the Manager- Cybersecurity Architecture & Assurance, the Cyber Security Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing cyber security solutions that protect critical assets across the markets.

    • Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on new areas in security to input to cyber strategy.
  • Design cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure deployment of best-in-class solutions.
  • Define cyber security technical requirements and acceptance criteria for new systems.
  • Conduct proof of concepts for cyber security solutions.
  • Lead in testing, implementation, deployment, and commissioning of new solutions.
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices for solutions deployed.
  • Ensure proper change management and system handover processes are followed.
  • Recommend major upgrades where required and work with the operations team to implement.
  • Ensure all security programs are continually improved to maximize on their returns / benefits.
  • Conduct knowledge transfer to other team members / staff on new or topical areas.

    • Skills and competencies you require for the role

  • Experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions;
  • Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile / SAFe is preferred;
  • Demonstrable competencies in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical Eng. / Computer Science / Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized university or any other degree with sufficient cyber experience.
  • Advanced professional information security certifications e.g., CISSP / CISM / CISA / GIAC / CEH / CPTP / OCSP / DevSecOps.
  • Cloud Certification e.g., AWS, Azure
  • Advanced Networking certifications : CCNA / CCNP / CCSP / CCIE / Network+ / CompTIA also preferred.
  • At least 3 years proven experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions.
  • Certifications in the use and administration of cyber security tools e.g., CyberArk / Firewalls / IDS / Content Filters / Antivirus is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile / SAFe is preferred.
  • Demonstrate competency in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.
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