Manager: Security Systems Design and Applications

Sharon Nurock Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Security Systems Design Manager in Pretoria to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide physical electronic security systems. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience in security systems, including 3–5 years in a leadership role, with deep knowledge of access control, CCTV, and system integration. This role requires strategic oversight and collaboration with various teams to ensure effective implementation and resilience of security systems.

Qualifications

• 8−10 years’ experience in security systems research, design and applications support.
• 3−5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Sound knowledge in system architecture and design, security frameworks, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, research and build of security systems.
• Provide strategic oversight for security research and system design initiatives.
• High-level technical guidance to security researchers and engineers.

Skills

Security frameworks & standards

System architecture & integration

Strategic thinking & innovation

Strong stakeholder engagement

Leadership of technical teams

ICT Infrastructure

Education

Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology or related qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a Security Systems Design Manager to lead the research, design and implementation of enterprise-wide physical electronic security systems. This role requires strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, alarms, intrusion systems and physical infrastructure supported by a solid understanding of ICT networks, system integration and architecture ideally within a national financial operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, research and build of security systems (ACS, CCTV, alarms, sensors, perimeter systems).
• Provide strategic oversight for the team’s security research and system design initiatives
• High-level technical guidance and support to security researchers, functional specialists and system engineers.
• Develop and enforce system standards, frameworks and governance.
• Evaluate new security technologies and ensure fit-for-purpose implementation.
• Oversee incident response strategies and ensure system resilience.
• Manage third‑party vendors, security technologies and major system deployments.
• Collaborate with architects, ICT teams and various business units to ensure alignment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology, Security Systems Management, Electronics Security Systems OR a closely related qualification
• 8−10 years’ experience in a security systems research, design and applications support environment, of which 3−5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity; and
• sound knowledge and experience in areas such as system architecture and design, security frameworks and standards, system integration and stakeholder engagement.
• 3–5 years at a managerial/leadership level, guiding technical teams.

Additional Skills

• Security frameworks & standards
• System architecture & integration
• Strategic thinking & innovation
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Leadership of technical teams
• ICT Infrastructure