Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience in security architecture and engineering leadership roles.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Industry certifications such as SABSA, CISSP or similar are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess complex security situations and make informed decisions.

WHY WE NEED THIS ROLE:

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As the Director of Security Architecture and Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our enterprise-wide security strategy. Primary responsibility will be to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our security architecture and engineering practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

Sub-functions responsible for:

• Security Architecture
• Security Engineering
• Threat Intelligence
• Identity and Access Management

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Security Architecture Leadership - Develop and maintain the company’s security architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Engineering Oversight - Lead a team of skilled security engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across the organization.
• Threat Intelligence – Review the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities, incorporating threat intelligence into security strategies.
• Security Technology Roadmap – Establish and manage Security technology roadmap and drive the adoption of emerging security technologies and methodologies to support the organisation’s transformation agenda.
• Collaboration and Communications - Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to align security initiatives with the overall technology and business strategy.
• Team Development and Management - Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing cybersecurity operations team. Foster a culture of continuous learning, skill development, and collaboration within the team.
• Budget Management - Manage the security budget, including resource allocation, cost control, and procurement.
• Vendor Management - Oversee security-related vendor relationships and contracts.