Job Description

About the job
Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking 2 Senior Security Architects to join their team in Johannesburg on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rate and a great working environment .

As a Senior Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the Identity Management System (IdMS), Privilege Access Management (PAM) system, Data Security and data leaking. You will be working with various teams across multiple areas of the business to design and implement these systems. You should have experience in building complex systems using a variety of technologies, ideally in an enterprise environment.

Requirements

Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions including solutions from Sailpoint and SecZetta
Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Secrets Management solutions including solutions from BeyondTrust (full stack solution) and CyberArk
Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) solutions including solutions from Imperva and IBM Guardium
Directory Services (DS) solutions including Active Directory, Azure AD and IBM Tivoli Directory Services
Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) solutions including Splunk
Security Orchestration, Automation and response (SOAR) solutions including IBM Resilient
Vulnerability Management Systems (VMS) including Tenable
Endpoint Protection Solutions (EPS) including Symantec, Microsoft and Crowdstrike
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Classification and Labelling (DCL) services including solutions from Symantec, Zscaler, Titus and Microsoft
10. Hardware Security Modules (HSM) Certificate Management Solutions including Thales and Venafi
Remote access and Web Proxy\CASB solutions including solutions from Zscaler
Zero Trust and Micro-segmentation solutions
Cloud and Container Posture Assessment solutions
DevSecOps Solutions for security code development, vulnerability and build processing.
Platform Integration and API management solutions
Scripting and Coding experience
Breach And Attack Simulation solutions.
Architecture and Design documentation creation and review

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field required
5 years of experience in designing and implementing security solutions for web, mobile, and/or desktop applications with the ability to write secure software
Must be comfortable working within a cross functional team environment
Experience designing and implementing security solutions preferred

Technologies (pref)

Semanta TLP
Sailpoint Identity IQ
File access management - FIM & FAM
Zscaler
Microsoft 365 - Information Protection
Beyond Trust (Full stack solution)
EPM Cap
Unix/Linix
Sesdetta -3rd party managed system for access
Cyber Arc - Secrets Management

Quick response

Required Knowledge

• K0001   Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0005   Knowledge of cyber threats an`d vulnerabilities.
• K0049   Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
• K0064   Knowledge of performance tuning tools and techniques.
• K0158   Knowledge of organizational information technology (IT) user security policies (e.g., account creation, password rules, access control).
• K0289   Knowledge of system/server diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques.
• K0346   Knowledge of principles and methods for integrating system components.

Required Skills

• S0076   Skill in configuring and utilizing software-based computer protection tools (e.g., software firewalls, antivirus software, anti-spyware).
• S0143   Skill in conducting system/server planning, management, and maintenance.
• S0155   Skill in monitoring and optimizing system/server performance.
• S0158   Skill in operating system administration. (e.g., account maintenance, data backups, maintain system performance, install and configure new hardware/software).

Required Abilities

• A0025  Ability to accurately define incidents, problems, and events in the trouble ticketing system.
• A0027  Ability to apply an organization's goals and objectives to develop and maintain architecture.
• A0123  Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).