Officer, Information Security Architect & Advisory needed at Stanbic IBTC

Job Description

To be part of the Information security team, interfacing with projects, technical leads, and other members of the technical architecture team. To ensure that incoming and existing systems and services meet the best practice referenced security architectural standards. This will involve setting security requirements and baselines, evaluating design proposals, working with other technical leads (internal and external) to mitigate risk. Be a point of contact for Information security advice within the team and engaging stakeholders throughout Stanbic IBTC.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in any Science Courses
• Demonstrable understanding of Information Security control standards and frameworks e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS.
• Holding the following certifications, CISSP, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer etc would be beneficial.
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure and M365
• IT Security experience / Communication or Network experience will be beneficial.
• Basic knowledge of application security concepts will be beneficial.
• Experience of Cloud Security solutions and standards is highly beneficial

Additional Information

• Holds ownership and responsibility for the Information / cyber security area of Stanbic IBTC digital architecture, providing technical leadership for on-going development of digital solutions; works with internal and external stakeholders, assisting projects and programmes by coordinating the cyber security architecture, requirements, design and implementation thereby ensuring consistency and compliance with relevant architectural principles, policies and standards.
• Design, build, and document defense in-depth security solutions in response to business requirements (including risks, costs, implications, opportunities, etc)
• Acts as the Information / cyber security technical lead in product and vendor selection providing the security evaluation of products, options, and responses to tenders.
• Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by driving delivery   of solutions, providing technical and procedural guidance in resolving complex architectural problems.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements, researching information security standards and architectural best practices.