Let's Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.Job DescriptionMatricDegree or diploma in IT or relates field3- 4 years of relevant experience2+ years’ Cloud security engineer and cloud complianceCompTIA Security+AWS Cloud Practitioner - Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Security SpecialtyCertified Cloud Security Professional – CCSPGIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)Additional Qualifications / Experience (Preferred Not a RequirementCASP+ - CompTIA Advanced Security PractitionerCCNP Cloud: Cisco Certified Network Professional CloudDesigns and builds the organisation's cybersecurity systems and infrastructure. Provides specialist knowledge on maintaining a secure cyber security framework. Analyses and monitors the organisation’s cybersecurity measures and responds to actual penetration attempts by malicious hackers.ResponsibilitiesInformation SecurityLead in detecting and analyzing security incidents, including attacks, breaches, and identified vulnerabilities, and remediate any security gaps in line with the security incident management procedure.Company Data ProtectionDesign and implement disaster recovery and contingency plans to protect company data.Horizon ScanningExplore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and evaluate their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.Data ExplorationConduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.Policies and Procedures DevelopmentContribute to the drafting of policies, procedures, and related guidelines within an area of expertise to meet defined key principles and ensure compliance with external requirements.Business Requirements IdentificationCollect business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.Faults Diagnosis and CorrectionProvide fault isolation and resolution for complex challenges to limit and address issues promptly.Technical Developments RecommendationDiscuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.Operational ComplianceMaintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.Database SpecificationsContribute to the approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.Personal Capability BuildingDevelop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.SkillsAdaptive Thinking, Application Development, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Data Compilation, Data Compression, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Data Privacy, Data Recovery, Digital Literacy, Gateway Servers, IT Network Security, Probing Questions, Test Case ManagementCompetenciesAction OrientedCommunicates EffectivelyCultivates InnovationEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityNimble LearningOptimizes Work ProcessesPersuadesEducationNQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalentClosing Date04 September 2025 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.The Old Mutual Story!
