Spec: Cyber Security at BCX

Core Description

• To oversee and direct the build, maintenance and monitoring of cyber security services and solutions to ensure customers are protected against cybercrime.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Lead efforts of the Information Security Function / Team, establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that is managed and improved on a continuous basis
• Communicate with executive management on the risks and mitigating controls related to the business and operational systems environment
• Ensure appropriate non-technical controls, e.g., that the documented security policies, standards and procedures are created, reviewed, updated and maintained periodically by appropriate individuals, as well as technical controls, e.g. user access and authentication controls are in place
• Ensure that all business unit security coordinators understand and execute their security responsibilities in accordance with related policies, standards, and procedures
• Research information security advisories, publications, vendor correspondence on application patches, updates and version releases and media for recent exposures and their fixes in operating systems, databases, applications, and networks
• Develop and implement an Information Security Strategy and a Technology Security Architecture with assistance from the Information Security Function / Team members
• Develop and implement the review and Risk Program with assistance from the Information Security Function / Team members

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Cybersecurity Governance & Framework
• Cybersecurity Tools & Solutions
• Finance and Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Project Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Culture Match
• Job Match
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Systems
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

•  5 years’ experience in cyber security solutions.

OR

• 7 years’ experience in Cyber security solutions

Certifications

• A security industry certification is preferred including but not limited to CISSP, SSCP, CISM, SANS GSEC, ECSA, ECSP, and Security+.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit)

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Span of Control    0
• Level of Engagement    Interact with similar levels, clients and with various stakeholders within BCX

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Required to travel locally and/or internationally
• Required to be available 24/7
• Ability to cope under pressure

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid Remote Worker
• Revenue Generating
• Non-Billable