Cyber Security Architect

Capitec; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to secure modern banking systems. This role involves designing secure architectures in multi-cloud environments and requires strong technical skills in cybersecurity. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and impact in banking.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits and savings

Cohesive teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
• 3+ years in a cybersecurity architecture position.
• Understanding of encryption standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading threat modelling and architectural risk assessments.
• Designing secure systems using Terraform, Python, and CI/CD.
• Bridging gaps between business, engineering, and compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

Scripting

Automation

Communication

Education

BSc in Computer Science

AWS Certification

Tools

Terraform

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Role Title: Cyber Security Architect

Division: Shared Services Cyber Engineering

Location: Stellenbosch (hybrid and open to relocation)

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 build a brand that we are proud of and earns 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.

Why 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:

As a Cyber Security Architect at Capitec, you’ll be a strategic technical advisor and hands-on problem solver in our mission to secure modern banking systems against emerging threats. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and continuously improve secure architectures in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, with a particular focus on AWS.

You’ll thrive in this role if you're energised by fast-paced, collaborative work, and can think on your feet during complex technical discussions. Our interview style is dynamic and interactive—we value clarity of thought, creativity under pressure, and the ability to challenge and be challenged.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading threat modelling and architectural risk assessments.
• Designing automated, scalable, and secure systems using tools like Terraform, Python, and CI/CD security integrations.
• Acting as a security thought leader, influencing technology roadmaps and cloud transformation journeys.
• Bridging gaps between business, engineering, and compliance with clear, compelling communication.
• Staying ahead of evolving threats by continuously researching and applying cutting-edge security strategies.

You’ll be joining a team that is deeply technical, collaborative, and focused on impact—where your ideas and initiative will shape how we build and secure the future of banking.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years of hand on experience in any cybersecurity role
• 3+ years in a cybersecurity architecture position
• Understanding core principles like confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Knowledge of network topologies, cloud infrastructures, software architecture, data flow, and system design.
• Understanding encryption standards and practices to secure data transmissions.
• Expertise in securing cloud environments e.g. AWS
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate security tasks as well as IaS e.g. terraform
• Proficiency in automation tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of secure coding techniques to prevent vulnerabilities during the development process
• Able to formulate and document security policies, standards, guidelines and roadmaps. (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, POPIA, etc)

Competencies:

• Self-stater with the ability to think strategically and implement innovative solutions.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Strong leadership, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Capable of articulating complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Keep abreast with security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Care and passion for people
• Inspire optimism and persistence

Education:

• Completed a BSc in Computer Science
• Certified in AWS either as a Solutions Architect or associate level

Ideal:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP),
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP),
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Knowledge of (Python, Terraform, PowerShell)

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals