Manager : Security Systems Design + Applications

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Security Systems Design Manager to lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide security systems. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in security system design and applications, with strong knowledge in access control, CCTV, and ICT infrastructure management. This role requires strategic leadership and the ability to guide technical teams towards effective security solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, research, and build of security systems.
• Provide strategic oversight for security research and system design.
• High-level technical guidance to security researchers and system engineers.
• Develop and enforce system standards and governance.
• Evaluate new security technologies for proper implementation.
• Oversee incident response strategies and system resilience.
• Manage third-party vendors and major system deployments.
• Collaborate with architects and ICT teams.

Skills

Security frameworks and standards

System architecture and integration

Strategic thinking and innovation

Strong stakeholder engagement

Leadership of technical teams

ICT Infrastructure

Education

Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology, Security Systems Management, Electronics Security Systems

Job description

SUMMARY

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 to 10 years’ experience in a security systems research, design and applications support environment, of which 3 to 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 to 5 years at a managerial / leadership level, guiding Technical teams.

Additional Skills

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