Enterprise Cyber Security Architect at Workforce Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Security Architecture Design:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise security architecture that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Design security solutions to protect critical business applications, data, and infrastructure.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across the organization.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.

Policy and Standards Development:

• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure security policies are effectively communicated and enforced across the organization.

Technology Evaluation and Implementation:

• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of security technologies into the enterprise environment.

Incident Response and Management:

• Lead the response to security incidents and breaches.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into all enterprise projects and initiatives.
• Communicate security risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.
• Continuously improve the organization’s security posture through research and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in cyber security, with at least 3 years in a security architecture role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing security architectures for large enterprises.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, and endpoint protection.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, network security, and application security.
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.