Head: IT Security, Risk & Governance

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

UBLHD

Date posted:

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1000000

SUMMARY:
Translate the IT and business strategy into a tactical plan that successfully establish, run, operate and manage the delivery of IT Security, Risk and Governance for the bank

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Areas:

To define and implement IT Security an IT governance framework, policies, processes and procedures for the bank
To develop and implement the IT security strategy.
Design, implement, maintain and monitor an IT risk management plan and an IT risk register
To ensure awareness within the Bank regarding IT Security and governance requirements
To plan and participate in IT Continuity and Disaster Recovery process
To conduct continuous market research on trends and best practice relating to IT Security and Governance
Manage IT Change management and Release management
To perform periodic reporting to key stakeholders regarding the Banks IT Risk governance and Security
Provide advisory services and input into the Enterprise Risk framework and practices
To ensure compliance to regulatory requirements and industry standards

Qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and competencies:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or Information Systems is essential
CISSP or CISM certification is essential
Honors BSc/ BCom Information or Computer Science is desirable
3-5 years’ experience in a Senior Management role is essential
8-10 years’ IT Security Risk management, Audit, Governance experience is essential
10-12 years’ experience in retail bank operation is essential
10-12 years’ experience in ITIL, COBIT, and Enterprise Risk Framework
Understanding of ISO IT Security standards
Understanding of SDLC and Project Management principles
Understanding of Banking products and applicable regulations

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