InfoSec Architecture Lead - Cloud & Hybrid Networks

Mtn Group Management Services (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Manager for Information Security Architecture in Johannesburg. Responsible for developing technical security solutions and reference architectures, the role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, with expertise in IT security and telecommunications. Candidates should possess degrees in relevant fields, along with certifications like CISSP or CISM. Competitive compensation and a dynamic environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Information Technology, specifically security.
• Experience in designing and implementing organisation-wide information security systems architecture.
• Experience in managing and implementing large scale information security projects.
• Experience working in Africa and Middle East and grasp of political and social challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop information security solution architectures.
• Develop information security reference architecture for IT and telecom.
• Validate security reference architecture with key partners.
• Design information security solution architectures for risk mitigation.

Skills

Strong Analytics/data interpretation and presentation skills

Learning, self-development and continuous improvement

Detail orientation and high standards on work performed

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management and problem solving

Stress Management

Emotional Intelligence

Education

4/6-year Information Technology/Information Systems/Engineering Degree

Master’s in business administration

CISSP/CISM/CEH/CSSP certification

SABSA and/or TOGAF qualification

Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS)

DevSecOps certifications

IA and responsible AI certifications

Other Architectural qualifications (ITIL, TMF, COBIT)

Job description

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Manager for Information Security Architecture in Johannesburg. Responsible for developing technical security solutions and reference architectures, the role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, with expertise in IT security and telecommunications. Candidates should possess degrees in relevant fields, along with certifications like CISSP or CISM. Competitive compensation and a dynamic environment are offered.