Enterprise Security Architect

About the position

Our client in the Financial Services industry is looking for a highly skilled Enterprise Security Architect to develop and implement robust security frameworks aligned with stringent security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing Enterprise Security Architecture: Craft and implement comprehensive security architectures tailored to the company's needs.
• Enterprise Security Recommendations: Provide strategic security recommendations aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Aligning Security Technologies: Ensure security technologies align with the established architectural framework.
• Strategy and Continuous Improvement: Drive the alignment of enterprise security strategy and continuously improve security measures.
• Advisory Function and Leadership: Provide leadership and advisory support on security-related matters.
• Security Architectural Design and Implementation: Design and oversee the implementation of robust security architectures.
• Governance and Stakeholder Management: Establish governance frameworks and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Proactive Team Support: Provide proactive support to ensure the security team operates efficiently.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of experience in Security Architecture with a focus on financial services or related sectors.
• Documenting procedures, architectural principles, and patterns is essential.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new technologies while maintaining security.
• Bachelor's Degree and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Information Technology or Computer Sciences.
• Certifications such as CISSP and/or CSSLP.

Desired Skills:

• Enterprise Security Architect
• AWS
• Azure
• Salesforce
• Continuous Improvement
• Architectural Design
• Architectural Implementation
• Governance

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree