(1071) Solutions Architects/ Security Solution Architect/ Integration Architect - BSTD

Brief description

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking to employ seasoned professionals with expertise in enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, physical security architecture, risk analysis and/or design to augment its Enterprise Architecture team.

The team is focused on technical principles and imaginative problem-solving and can be viewed as the ‘glue’ that aligns SARB strategies with other aspects of the organisation by maintaining and managing an optimal information technology (IT) systems landscape, developing and managing business processes, data and appropriate technology investment and providing guardrails for safety.

Detailed description

Various roles are available. The successful candidate(s) for each position will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Solutions Architects x2

The main purpose of this position is to develop and implement the architectural design of solutions to support the business goals and to ensure alignment of business and IT at a solution level within the SARB.

• Experience in application analysis/architecture and/or design and/or enterprise architecture and/or solutions architecture is required for this position. Experience in the submission of returns and/or an understanding of regulatory submissions would be an advantage.

Security Solution Architect x1

The main purpose of this position is to manage the security architecture domain and landscape, develop reference content and ensure the application thereof in the strategic and operational environment for a safer SARB.

• Experience in risk analysis, physical security architecture, design, enterprise architecture or solutions architecture is required for this position.

Integration Architect x1

To deliver the blueprint architectures aligned to the SARB technology and data strategy, provide thought leadership, technical guidance, and solution architecture oversight within the SARB IT landscape.

• Experience in at least three architecture domains such as business architecture, data architecture and application architecture;
• Defining, developing and maintaining reference models, principles, standards, frameworks and patterns for integration architecture; and 
• Collaborating with, and advising relevant business, system and technical stakeholders to develop, implement and harmonize end-to-end solution architecture and interoperability of business, data, application, technology, integration, infrastructure and security architectures now and in the future.

Job requirements

To be considered for these positions, candidates must be in possession of:

• an Honours degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field;
• industry-specific certifications such as TOGAF 9.1 and SABSA Foundation or security industry certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, GSE and CGEIT; and
• at least eight years’ working experience in any of the specialisation fields.

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.