Dimension Data Information Security Manager - Johannesburg Jobs in South Africa

Dimension Data Information Security Manager - Johannesburg Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

Information Security Management has the responsibility to work closely with the Information Security Office (CISO) team to contribute in developing and enhancing the global Information Security Strategy and will have the responsibility and accountability for translating, directing, and implementing the global Information Security strategy across the NTT organisation.

Incumbents within this role are responsible for technical leadership within the Information Security function and liaising closely with other managers on matters of Information Security.

Information Security Management is responsible for safeguarding against current and future security risks. This role collaborates with other NTT key stakeholders and the broader NTT Information Security community to establish the vision, tenets, and comprehensive security strategy to mitigate risks.

They will leverage their technical expertise and strong business acumen to define objectives, priorities, and establish appropriate milestones and actions to ensure the reduction of risk through the implementation of security controls and recommended mitigation strategies are delivered on, as committed to key senior management.

Requirements

Manages the development, deployment and execution of controls and defences to ensure the security and risk mitigation of company infrastructure technology, information systems and digital payment systems.

Identifies cybersecurity architecture, goals, objectives and metrics; analyzes business needs and priorities for protection of critical systems.

Establishes and implements operational policies and appropriate standards and criteria for hardware, software, email and web firewall, access verification and encryption requirements.

Monitors systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and events, oversees incident response planning, and leads vulnerability audits and forensic investigations.

Evaluates potential business impacts from security breaches and provides strategic and tactical guidance to business decision-makers.

Develops and executes security systems compliance policies and procedures. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide line management and mentorship of a team of Security Engineers, Security Consultants, Security Architects and DevSecOps Engineers

Define the overall strategic security architecture vision in conjunction with the CSO – TPS

Provide technical leadership on security initiatives

Provide leadership and direction for the TPS Information Security staff embedded and distributed throughout the organisation

Lead cross-functional teams in implementing Information Security

Liaise with and provide SME advice on Information Security matters such as BAU security activities, emerging security risks and relevant security controls, across the TPS functions (such as Research & Development, Corporate IT Management, Governance, Risk & Compliance Management, HR and Legal, Product Engineering, Product Management and Operations) in addition to senior management, department heads and managers as necessary

Work with department heads and other managers to champion the priority of security initiatives

Deliver a “Center of Excellence” for Information Security, offering internal consultancy, advice and pragmatic assistance on Information Security risk and control matters throughout the organisation and promoting the advantages of managing Information Security risks more efficiently and effectively

Provide leadership and strategic direction for the function, ranging from planning and budgeting to the value of Information Security & Certifications

Build a culture of security and create a compelling security vision and strategy for the company

Develop a layered defence strategy to protect our assets

Function as an internal consulting resource on Information Security issues and incidents

Provide strategic security oversight and risk guidance for projects and products, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls and solutions

Mitigate enterprise vulnerabilities and reduce attack surface vectors identified through Security reviews and controls implementation

Oversight of Threat & Risk Assessments, Security Architecture design reviews, and project security reviews, ensuring key applications and products are assessed for risk

Help ensure compliance with applicable data security laws, regulations, and customer requirements

Develop, manage, and execute the TPS’ Information

Security budget in collaboration with business stakeholders

Security Architecture function:

Commission Information Security risk assessments and controls selection activities

Commission ongoing review and analysis of internal and external security risks/vulnerabilities, and develop/implement cost effective, proactive risk mitigation programs

Security Engineering (build) function:

Commission Information Security controls build processes for Security controls, client-build and new services build activities

Security Assurance function:

Oversight in implementing and maintaining Application Security tools, processes and best practices

Commission Security Testing (penetration testing) for new projects, compliance and annual BAU testing

Commission Vulnerability Management for new projects, compliance and ongoing BAU activities

Use an integrated risk management approach to create executive-level perspectives on, and status reports about, all security risks

Work with other members of the TPS management team to establish appropriate priorities for security-related objectives such as resiliency, continuity, recoverability, and defensibility against risks

Orchestrate and harmonise security-related business process standardisation, normalisation, documentation, and continuous improvement across services

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Excellent team player and corporate citizen

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

Excellent presentation skills

Innovative with a solid client orientation aptitude

Ability to train and coach teams

Excellent service consulting aptitude focussing on the business, service and sales aspects

Technology specialist who provide senior mentorship, thought leadership and technical guidance to stakeholders & solution architects, specialists, developers and business development managers

Ability to use previous technical project lead experience to guide successful implementation of a system solution

Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to translate internal customer requirements into solutions

Resourceful and confident in order to handle pressure in critical situations, ensuring that the client (internal and external) requirements are met

Articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the senior management team and who is able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff

Solid understanding of security practices in a cloud (public/private) world

Highly developed technical capability across a broad range of Security products/solutions

Ability to map business needs to technology solutions

Solid understanding of information technology and Information Security

Solid understanding of security risks and preventative controls

Solid understanding of security operational processes and controls

Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships

Ardently attuned to security news, trends, risks, and events and be able to understand vulnerabilities and exploit code sufficiently to understand security implications and assess their impacts

Ability to remain relevant in security threats, countermeasures, security tools, and network technologies

Motivated with the drive to succeed

A strong client service orientation

Ability to negotiate and influence

Good project, analysis, problem-solving, and business relationship skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent degree together with specialised training in new technologies and legacy systems

CISSP or equivalent certification (Highly Desirable)

SABSA or TOGAF certification (Highly Desirable)

Extensive experience in the Technology Information Security Industry

Demonstrable experience in a similar role

Demonstrable experience with business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation

How to Apply

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