Manager: Security Awareness

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

113201 - Debbie Fuyani 

Location

JHB - Sandown 

Cluster

Nedbank Group Risk 

Career Stream

It Risk

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Expert

Position

Manager: Security Awareness

Job Purpose

To provide expert advice on complex aspects of information security within their fields of expertise. To identify and resolve complex technical issues related to security technologies. To collaboratively perform in-depth analysis with stakeholders on complex information security issues and provide optimum solutions which meet both business and technical requirements while aligning with the information security strategy. To analyse and enhance information security related processes with the aim to optimise work within the sphere of Information Security in its entirety. Working independently to deliver on work tasks. Pro-actively mentor staff. To ensure stability and up-time for areas the incumbent takes responsibility for; which also requires being available on demand to help solve issues outside of normal working hours

Job Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the flow of knowledge, input and discussion on new products and solutions as required. Leverage on expertise and internal networks to manage and resolve incidents, strengthening relationships.
• Capture timesheets and claims timeously and accurately.
• Propose solutions that are cost effective while meeting information security (IS) requirements within budget.
• Provide input into the negotiation process with vendors for new and existing technologies and services.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems.
• Participate in Research and Development related to specific Information Security Technology.
• Participate in proof of technology and proof of concept.
• Contribute to the content of the curricula.
• Oversee the implementation of the changes and check for the shortcomings and risks.
• Expert in-depth interpretation of MIS and system logs/reports to correct any deviations against best practices.
• Identify and set selection criteria for new products.
• Participate in the implementation and hand over of new products as provided in the selection criteria.
• Keep abreast of information security policies, rules, standards and processes, procedures and practices, as well as business rules, introducing new industry concepts to information security.
• Create and review all relevant processes and procedures mindful of current policies and standards.
• Create, maintain and review information security standards.
• Oversee and monitor environment per set standards.
• Review and contribute to project documentation.
• Mitigate risks. Implement specific Information security technologies. Gain further exposure and experience on multiple technologies.
• Log, submit and implement low, medium and high risk security changes independently.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Administrators and other analysts on implementation and changes.
• Oversee and ensure change was success.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
• Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses.
• Provide technical mentoring related to specific security product. Participate in defining career stream and role requirements. Attend tech security industry forums and present technical papers.
• Provide technical mentoring both to Individual and specialist development projects.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Essential Certifications

Minimum Experience Level

10- 15 years experience in an IT environment of which at least 2 years in a senior role from feeding career streams and at least 3-5 years specialising in an Information Security technology

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

Declaration

 

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

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