Principal Architect - Cybersecurity - Cape Town City Centre
Engen
Job Purpose To to lead multiple projects or a single large complex project or programme, including the change management requirements, to meet the strategic and operational objectives of the initiatives Who You Are: Strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and compliance knowledge. A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on cybersecurity trends. What You'll have done before: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certifications preferred. Proven experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and best practices. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Exceptional problem-solving abilities. Exciting Challenges you might face in the role Advanced Threat Landscape: Staying ahead of constantly evolving cyber threats and devising strategies to protect against sophisticated attacks. Balancing Security and Usability: Finding the right balance between robust security measures and ensuring a seamless user experience. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the organization complies with changing cybersecurity regulations and standards, which can be complex and demanding. Incident Response: Leading effective responses to security incidents or breaches, which can be high-pressure situations. Integration of New Technologies: Securing emerging technologies, such as IoT and cloud, and integrating them into the existing security framework. Resource Constraints: Maximizing cybersecurity effectiveness within budget limitations. Vendor and Tool Selection: Choosing the right cybersecurity tools and solutions from a vast array of options. Employee Training: Ensuring that employees are well-informed and trained to recognize and respond to security threats. Crisis Management: Handling major security breaches and their implications, including legal and public relations challenges. What You'll be doing Cybersecurity Strategy: Provide input into developing and implementing a robust cybersecurity strategy, aligned with industry best practices and business goals. Security Architecture: Design, maintain, and evolve the security architecture to safeguard digital assets and data. Risk Management: Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, implementing proactive security measures and risk mitigation strategies. Incident Response: Part of the Leadership team to lead incident response teams in the event of security incidents or breaches, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Compliance: Ensure that the organization complies with industry standards, data protection regulations, and cybersecurity laws. Security Solutions: Evaluate, select, and deploy cybersecurity solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and vulnerability management tools. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring service level agreements are met. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the IT Cybersecurity technology implementation and operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Budget Management: Provide input into the IT budget and lead sourcing, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Job Segment: Change Management, Architecture, Management, Engineering
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