Azure Cloud Security Lead - Strategy, Risk & Architecture

Telebest; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm based in Pretoria is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to oversee cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in IT, 5+ years of relevant experience, particularly in Azure services, and will be tasked with maintaining the integrity and security of information and systems. Strong understanding of security frameworks and management skills are essential. This role presents an opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization's cybersecurity strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity role.
• 3 years on Azure services managing or supervising a team.
• Solid understanding of various security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and availability of information and systems.
• Contribute to Balance Score Card initiatives.
• Maintain cybersecurity strategy for the organization.
• Ensure security through active cybersecurity management.
• Define and maintain technology security controls.
• Design remedial actions for identified risks.
• Provide technical expertise in systems requirements.
• Establish collaborative working relationships.
• Manage service level agreements.
• Contribute to budgeting and manage project expenditures.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Team management

Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001

Understanding of NIST CSF

DevSecOps experience

Application Security knowledge

Education

NQF level 7 Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Professional Information Security Certification

Job description

A prominent technology firm based in Pretoria is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to oversee cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in IT, 5+ years of relevant experience, particularly in Azure services, and will be tasked with maintaining the integrity and security of information and systems. Strong understanding of security frameworks and management skills are essential. This role presents an opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization's cybersecurity strategy.