Job Description

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cybersecurity Department Sales & Solutions Job grade/level M5

Core Description

Responsible for leading the organization's cybersecurity strategy, operations, and team. This role ensures the protection of digital assets, compliance with regulatory standards, and the implementation of robust security protocols across systems and networks. Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

Contribute towards the development of the Cyber Security Solutions strategy and define the operational cyber security roadmap to ensure the successful implementation of the strategy to achieve business objectivesKeep abreast of the latest cyber security trends and monitor the cyber threat and solution landscape to identify and provide expertise on innovative cyber solutions.

Foster relationships with industry partners and customers to ensure monitoring compliance and smooth incident response

Manage team efforts to monitor for security events and provide first and final escalation analysis

Lead staff in proactive change management for defensive controls and maintaining an effective defence for clients over time

Lead staff to proactively identify, prevent and respond to security incidents

Lead and manage security incidents from identification through remediation

Collaborate with technical security assessment (intrusion testing) and cyber threat intelligence teams to validate security events and perform advanced analysis

Develop salient information security metrics and present to senior leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop SOC analysts and incident responders

Perform tasks related to security incident response, such as monitoring and discovery of existing threats Core Functional Skills & Capabilities Analytical Skills Customer Focus Information Security Budget Management Cybersecurity Core Behavioural Competencies Applying expertise & Technology Deciding & Initiating Action Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations Job Match Presenting and Communicating information Minimum Qualifications NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in IT/Computer Science or related field Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage OR NQF 4: Grade 12 Experience

5 years of experience in Experience in Threat modeling, Threat hunting and intelligence, Incident Response Tabletop exercise, and process automation. Proven experience running or building a SOC environment

OR

7 years of experience in Experience in Threat modeling, Threat hunting and intelligence, Incident Response Tabletop exercise, and process automation. Proven experience running or building a SOC environment Certifications A security industry certification is preferred including but not limited to CISSP, SSCP, CISM, SANS GSEC, ECSA, ECSP, and Security+. CompTIA Security+ Certification Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Vendor certification Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Level of Engagement

Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.

Span of control = 8 Special Requirements / Employment Condition Valid Drivers license Willing to travel Workplace / Physical Requirements Billable