Cloud Security Architect (CH813)

Our client in the banking industry is looking for Cloud Security Architects.

The purpose of the role is to own, analyse, architect, design and implement Cloud Infrastructure Platforms, Services and Systems in regard to ALL IT security aspects and security solutions in support of the organisation.

Experience

Min:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT Security-related Architecture role
• 4+ years’ experience designing, deploying, and supporting Cloud and Infrastructure deployments and its supporting technologies in a medium to large sized organization
• Proven experience integrating security solutions and practices in a large-scale environment.

Ideal:

• 7+ years’ experience Microsoft and Opensource Server Operating Systems
• 5+ years’ experience with containerised and serverless workloads
• 7+years’ experience in ITIL concepts and policies
• 5+ years’ experience Cloud Security Technologies including IAM
• 4+ years’ experience in expert performance monitoring/analysis and capacity planning
• 3+ years’ experience integrating security solutions and practices in a large-scale environment.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant qualification in Information Technology
• Certification in ITIL Foundation

Knowledge

Min:

• Windows Linux Server Architecture. Secure network architecture, identity and access management principles and application security principles. Security principles, IT Security procedures and Best Practices Design and deployment of highly available enterprise scale cloud infrastructure. Hand-on experience with Public Cloud (laaS, PaaS, SaaS) and infrastructure as Code capabilities.
• Developing and delivering systems on at least one of the following Public Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GSP). Experience with authentication and authorization technologies and protocols (LDAP. Kerberos, AD, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML).
• Basic understanding of at least one high-level programming language (Golang / .net / Java). Advanced scripting skills in at least one interpreted language and best practices. Understanding of Networking in cloud environments.

A solid understanding of:

• IT Systems development processes (SDLC lifecycle).
• Business compliance requirements. Business continuity planning.

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Consultation skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Leadership Skills

Competencies

• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Contactable via own mobile phone

General:

• Our client is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.