Job Description

Job Classification
Job requisition ID: 142818
Closing date: 13 November 2025
Job Family
Information Technology
Career Stream
IT Risk and Security
Leadership Pipeline
Manage Self: Technical
Job Purpose
To analyse information security related tasks within the ambit of existing information security policies; rules; standards and processes; procedures and practices as well as business rules. Working independently within the agreed work practices with minimum supervision to deliver on work tasks. Mentor administrators. Communicate to the specialists; execute analysis work tasks; perform operational tasks; question and recommend improvements to the existing policies; process and procedures. To ensure stability and up-time for areas the incumbent takes responsibility for; which will require availability per prior agreement to perform job related duties outside of normal working hours.
Job Responsibilities

• Perform Key Management lifecycle activities in line with industry standards and requirements.
• Issue SSL certificates in line with information security standards.
• Have oversight over expiring certificates not actioned to prevent security, operational and reputational impact to the organisation.
• Formulate cryptography-related information security standards and review standards on an annual basis, align with and communicate standards to stakeholders, and ensure awareness is created.
• Periodically monitor conformance to standards and inform stakeholders accordingly.
• Deploy and maintain cryptography systems in line with the mandated information security standards.
• Monitor cryptography systems for availability.
• Perform the role of primary key custodian.
• Participate in key management duties.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients by demonstrating understanding of client needs; communication and acting on feedback; in line with know your clients process.
• Retain and grow business with existing/new clients through regular engagement/interactions.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Adhere to internal compliance standards and external regulatory requirements for transactions; proposals and documentation by informing relevant internal stakeholders.
• Resolve work obstacles by managing on a case-by-case basis and early escalation where required.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.

Technology Skills
ECM:

• Venafi
• Keyfactor
• AppViewX

Key Management:

• Thales HSM
• Payment crypto
• General Purpose HSMs
• EMV

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Diploma

Essential Certifications

• Security+
• PKI Cryptography
• Relevant Information Security qualifications

Minimum Experience Level

• At least 5 years experience in Information Security operations

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• TCP/IP
• Information Security terms and definitions
• Basic computer concepts
• Relevant Operating System
• Information Security policies and procedures

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

Skills Required