Team Leader: Cyber Security

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Stellenbosch is seeking a Cyber Security Team Leader. You will oversee security solutions and ensure alignment with the organization's objectives. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years in IT Security and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. This role emphasizes leadership, analytical skills, and knowledge of security practices. Competitive conditions of employment apply.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in IT Security dealing with security solutions in a heterogeneous environment.
• People leadership and/or management experience.

Responsibilities

• To lead a designated functional team in Cyber Security.
• Oversee security solutions for the organisation and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Analyse, design, implement and support Cyber Security infrastructure.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Planning, organising and coordination skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

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Purpose Statement

To lead a designated functional team in Cyber Security, support the manager by overseeing security solutions for the organisation and ensuring delivery is aligned with the objectives, plans, processes, standards and compliance. Analyse, design, implement and support Cyber Security infrastructure and security solutions.

Experience

Minimum/Ideal:

• 4+ years’ experience in IT Security dealing with security solutions in a heterogenous environment
• People leadership and/or management.
• Planning, organising, coordination and prioritising.
• Exposure to and experience in:
• Security Architecture or Design and Operations (physical / cloud infrastructure, operating systems and supporting software)
• Security incident response and support in a cyber security environment.
• Penetration testing and cyber assurance and support in a cyber security environment.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Knowledge

Minimum/Ideal

• People leadership practices and principles.
• IT Operations and infrastructure.
• IT systems development processes (SDLC).
• Business compliance requirements.
• Business continuity planning.
• Software / license and vendor management.
• Basic financial management / budgeting forecasting.
• General information security technical knowledge across.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Planning, organising and coordination skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record.

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.