Your:Formal Education:A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber security or related fieldAny of the following certifications is advantageousCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)CompTIA Security+Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Experience: Minimum of 6 years experience in IT Security ManagementMinimum of 6 years experience working with advanced security management applications and tools (including, but not limited to XDR/EDR tools, firewalls, ZTNA technologies, DLP tools, SIEMs, identity and access management tools etc.)Critical Competencies Knowledge:Sound understanding of IT governance frameworkSound knowledge of relevant Legislations and Security/Governance standardsKnowledge of common IT Infrastructure management frameworks and relevant industry certifications.Experience in the financial services industry will be advantageousPrinciples of sound English and Afrikaanswill enable you to:Security:Responsible for the planning, motivation and management of the organisations execution of a suitable cyber security operational strategy, taking into account regulatory, legal and business requirements.Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, mitigation, and recovery efforts.Manage and ensure the consistent implementation of cyber security operational strategy. Provide regular reporting on the status of the environment to management.Ensure a cost-effective and efficient service that meets the organisations requirements.Provides technical leadership for the IT infrastructure as well as interface with business units.Develop and implement adequate and appropriate controls to minimise risk and provide assurance to management and external role players.Maintains and controls all the routine areas, including regular vulnerability, penetration testing and disaster recovery plan testing. Ensure accurate recording of results and reports to management.Manages key resources and assigns tasks.Conduct research and provide recommendations to GCIO to ensure security is maintained or improved.Together with the IT Operations Manager, manage service provider/partner with regard to the maintenance of the security environment.Maintain a register of all certificates, secrets and security keys. Ensure this register is kept up to date.Together with Group Risk Manager:Assesses and records risk findings () and recommends appropriate mitigating controls and manages risk remediation efforts.Manage and provide relevant information to external parties with regards to cyber security insurance.Develop, implement and maintain appropriate company policies relevant to the IT security area.People and Processes:Plan and conduct user awareness training.Develop user guidelines and best practice articles. Promote these to users.Conduct internal audit processes to ensure compliance to policies and procedures.Budget and Financial Controls:Assist with compiling budgets as requiredObtain management approval and sign-off before implementationLiaise with finance to ensure adherence to financial frameworkStrict monitoring and control of budgets and costs of all service providers, internal functions and support servicesReport back on actual vs budgeted costsRegular feedback on financial performance as agreed from time to timeStaffPerform all performance evaluations of subordinatesIdentify needs for recruiting, training & coaching of employees and communicate job expectations and provide input to GCIOImplement agreed personal development plans and ensure regular training and skills development takes place.