(1087) Senior Team Lead: Cyber Security Operations – Endpoint Security - BSTD

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide team leadership to the specialists, engineers and administrators in the Endpoint Security (EPS) Section within the Cyber Security Operations (CSO) Division and to deploy cyber security solutions within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group in support of the SARB’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Fulfil the team lead function pertaining to the development and performance of the EPS team.
• Contribute to the development of the CSO strategy and take responsibility for the implementation thereof in support of an overall Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD) security strategy.
• Oversee and guide the investigation, planning, testing and implementation of EPS solutions and related technologies according to industry standards and ensure the provision of EPS solutions in accordance with agreed upon business requirements, in alignment with cost containment initiatives.
• Ensure the provisioning of related third-line support on EPS deployed technologies in accordance with agreed service standards.
• Take responsibility, as a key stakeholder or member of CSO-related projects, and participate in other departmental/divisional projects to contribute towards business objectives.
• Act on senior management requests and be accountable to address or mitigate all risks in the EPS areas as identified by the internal or external auditors and other governance-related assessments.
• Research and identify innovative solutions and technologies by embarking on technical assessments and proof of concepts in an effort to improve existing CSO functionality and services in support of business processes.
• Compile the EPS budget in support of the divisional budget, take responsibility for forecasting and ensure it is aligned with procurement and legal practices.
• Provide technical CSO input in the drafting and finalisation of vendor contracts and internal service standards.
• Liaise and engage with service providers to ensure that service delivery is in line with business requirements and service standards.
• Manage the EPS Section within the CSO environment in alignment with related security policies and frameworks and ensure the development and enforcement of the appropriate controls, processes and technical standards.
• Design and implement scalable, redundant EPS solutions with associated procedures to ensure business continuity (disaster recovery) aligned with business requirements.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• an Honours degree in ICT, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and job-related experience;
• 8−10 years’ experience in cyber security environments, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role; and
• relevant cyber security certifications will be an advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• business continuity planning;
• knowledge of EPS solution management, support and maintenance;
• knowledge of EPS innovation, design, development and integration;
• Information technology (IT) governance, risk and compliance;
• collaboration knowledge and skill;
• contract and associated service management (service level agreements);
• IT budget and financial management;
• EPS compliance reporting;
• capacity and performance management;
• service and stakeholder focus
• effective communication skills;
• analysing and problem-solving skills;
• planning and organising;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• strategic thinking;
• conceptual thinking;
• manage complexity and ambiguity;
• innovation and creativity; and
• drive for results.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About SARB

 

Primary mandate of the SARB

 

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

 

WHAT WE DO

 

Monetary Policy

 

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

 

Financial Stability

 

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

 

Prudential Regulation

 

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

 

Financial Markets

 

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

 

Financial Surveillance

 

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

 

Payments and Settlements

 

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

 

Statistics

 

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

 

Research

 

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

 

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.