Spec: Cyber Security

BCX; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Centurion is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and direct the build, maintenance, and monitoring of cyber security services. You will lead the Information Security Function, communicate risks to management, and develop security strategies. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in cyber security solutions and relevant certifications. Travel may be required for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in cyber security solutions or 7 years’ experience.
• A security industry certification is preferred including CISSP, SSCP, CISM, SANS GSEC.
• Interact with various stakeholders within the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to establish an Information Security Management System.
• Communicate risks and controls to executive management.
• Develop and implement an Information Security Strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance & Framework

Cybersecurity Tools & Solutions

Finance and Budget Management

Project Management

Education

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma in Computer Science or Information Systems

NQF 4: Grade 12

Job description

To oversee and direct the build, maintenance and monitoring of cyber security services and solutions to ensure customers are protected.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Lead efforts of the Information Security Function / Team, establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that is managed and improved on a continuous basis
• Communicate with executive management on the risks and mitigating controls related to the business and operational systems environment
• Ensure appropriate non-technical controls, e.g., that the documented security policies, standards and procedures are created, reviewed, updated and maintained periodically by appropriate individuals, as well as technical controls, e.g. user access and authentication controls are in place
• Ensure that all business unit security coordinators understand and execute their security responsibilities in accordance with related policies, standards, and procedures
• Research information security advisories, publications, vendor correspondence on application patches, updates and version releases and media for recent exposures and their fixes in operating systems, databases, applications, and networks
• Develop and implement an Information Security Strategy and a Technology Security Architecture with assistance from the Information Security Function / Team members
• Develop and implement the review and Risk Program with assistance from the Information Security Function / Team members

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Cybersecurity Governance & Framework
• Cybersecurity Tools & Solutions
• Finance and Budget Management
• Project Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Culture Match
• Job Match
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Systems
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in cyber security solutions.
• OR
• 7 years’ experience in Cyber security solutions

Certifications

• A security industry certification is preferred including but not limited to CISSP, SSCP, CISM, SANS GSEC, ECSA, ECSP, and Security+.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit)

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Span of Control 0
• Level of Engagement Interact with similar levels, clients and with various stakeholders within BCX

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Required to travel locally and/or internationally