Spec : Cyber Security

Bcxp; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in South Africa seeks a Cyber Security Manager to oversee cyber security services. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain security systems and communicate risks to management. Required experience includes 5 years in cyber security solutions and relevant certifications. This position offers a hybrid working model with responsibilities for strategic security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in cyber security solutions or 7 years' experience in Cyber security solutions.
• A security industry certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts of the Information Security Function, establishing an ISMS.
• Communicate risks and controls to executive management.
• Ensure controls and policies are maintained and updated.
• Research security advisories and patches.
• Develop an Information Security Strategy and Technology Security Architecture.

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance & Framework

Risk Management

Finance and Budget Management

Project Management

Cybersecurity Tools & Solutions

Education

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

NQF 4: Grade 12

Tools

CISSP

CISM

SSCP

SANS GSEC

Security+

Job description

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Core Description

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

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

Risk 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

Additional Education -Preferred / Advantage

Experience

5 years' experience in cyber security solutions.OR7 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)

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of ControlSpan of Control0Level of EngagementInteract with similar levels, clients and with various stakeholders within BCX

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Required to travel locally and / or internationally

Required to be available 24 / 7

Ability to cope under pressure

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker

Revenue Generating

Non-Billable