(1368) Senior Team Leader - Security Systems Support - GSMD

South African Reserve Bank Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution is seeking a Security Operations Leader to oversee and optimize the management of physical electronic security systems. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure operational effectiveness, and manage the security infrastructure to maintain reliability and integrity. This role also includes developing risk mitigation strategies, managing information databases, and aligning team efforts with organizational security objectives. This is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing security measures across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing physical electronic security systems.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks in security.
• Proficient in budget management related to security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance of security infrastructure.
• Develop governance frameworks for security management.
• Manage security systems information and reporting.
• Guide and support the security team to achieve objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in security systems

Risk management

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Job description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide effective team leadership for the management of the operation of all physical electronic security system functions within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Provide leadership for the technical and physical aspects of security infrastructure maintenance to ensure the integrity, reliability, availability and advancement of security measures across the SARB Group.
• Lead the operations of the technical physical electronic security management function to ensure delivery according to the security objectives of the SARB.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks for the management of all physical security systems to ensure that they are operational and functional at all times.
• Lead the maintenance support of physical electronic security systems, ensuring a proactive approach to system upkeep and minimising downtime across all entities within the SARB Group.
• Manage a comprehensive database containing security electronic system information, track electronic security anomalies, including system failures and maintenance deficits, to ensure timely and effective facilitation of resolution.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of operational risk identification and mitigation plan for physical electronic security systems to protect assets across the SARB Group.
• Manage the compilation, analysis and reporting of physical electronic security systems management information (status and performance of security systems) to ensure management support decision making and input to strategic planning.
• Lead and empower the team, ensuring the team has the necessary support, guidance and resources to perform their duties effectively to foster a culture of continuous improvement, skills development and team collaboration.
• Analyse technical information as input to the research, design and build life cycle to ensure a fit-for-purpose solution.
• Manage the capital and operational budget in support of the SARB Group security objectives.