Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo develop implementation plans and provide strategic leadership advice in multiple projects, technologies and technical consulting strategies, in order to achieve overall organisational objectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tHonours \/ Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) IT, Computer Science or Similar AND 10-12 years’ experience in Enterprise IT Security Architecture, of which 6-8 years is at a Senior specialist level \/ Architect level.<\/p>\n
ALTERNATIVE #<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s Degree \/ Advanced Diploma IT, Computer Science or Similar (NQF 7) with Cybersecurity or architecture certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF Security) AND 12 – 15 years\u2019 IT Security Architecture experience of which 6-8 years is at a Senior Specialist level\/Architect level<\/p>\n
Minimum Functional Requirements<\/p>\n
\tEnterprise Cybersecurity Architecture (conceptual, logical, and physical levels)
\n\tSecure infrastructure design for AI and data platforms (data protection, access control, encryption, model security)
\n\tSecurity architecture for web applications, portals, APIs, and digital channels
\n\tIntegration security covering APIs, messaging, RPC, file transfer, and service-based architectures
\n\tIdentity and Access Management (IAM), including privileged access and federation
\n\tSecure network and platform architecture (on prem, hybrid, and cloud-ready designs)
\n\tApplication and platform security principles (OWASP, Zero Trust, defence-in-depth)<\/p>\n
Relevant IT certification:<\/p>\n
\tCybersecurity or architecture certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF Security)<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tTo provide enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture and technical consulting leadership within the IT Security Operations division by designing secure infrastructure, platforms, and integration patterns that support, AI and advanced analytics platforms, enterprise case management systems, Secure, scalable taxpayer digital portals
\n\tDesign secure end to end architectures for AI platforms, case management systems, and taxpayer portals, with consideration for operational security requirements
\n\tDefine security architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures that can be effectively implemented and supported within an IT Security Operations environment
\n\tEmbed security controls into infrastructure, application, and integration designs to support monitoring, detection, and response capabilities
\n\tConduct architecture risk assessments and provide remediation guidance aligned to operational risk management practices
\n\tProvide authoritative cybersecurity architecture advice to delivery teams, IT Security Operations, and other stakeholders
\n\tInfluence solution design decisions to ensure security, resilience, and operational supportability
\n\tTranslate cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and operational requirements into practical, supportable designs
\n\tEnsure solution architectures are aligned with IT Security Operations capabilities, including incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring
\n\tCollaborate with IT Security Operations teams to ensure architectures support effective security operations, logging, alerting, and forensic readiness
\n\tSupport the operationalisation of security controls by ensuring clear handover from design to build and run phases
\n\tAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
\n\tContribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
\n\tDevelop multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks, supporting tactical development and excellence.
\n\tDraw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
\n\tInfluence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking.
\n\tIntegrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
\n\tOptimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
\n\tPlan for value-added, continuous multiple practice and system improvement optimisation to deliver on objectives and to enhance tactical excellence.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; developing best practice solutions.
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
\n\tTranslate top down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
\n\tProvide support to integration projects by applying the required specialised skills in terms of architecture, data, design, services, processes, monitoring and patterns.
\n\tAbility to apply multi-skilled capabilities to influence, identify and resolve complex issues in the IT environment.
\n\tEngage with relevant stakeholders and establish operational and IT transformational demand.
\n\tSuccessfully deliver projects, impactful improvements initiatives & business as usual enhancements, improve effectiveness, service and productivity.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and\/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tEngage business, IT, and IT Security Operations teams to ensure security requirements are understood, adopted, and operationally supported
\n\tSupport digital transformation initiatives through trusted security architecture leadership within an IT Security Operations context
\n\tIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
\n\tProvide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tDevelop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
\n\tParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
\n\tProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tAccountability
\n\tAdaptability
\n\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tAttention to Detail\u00a0
\n\tBuilding Sustainability\u00a0
\n\tCommitment to Continuous Learning\u00a0
\n\tConceptual Ability\u00a0
\n\tCustomer Service \u00a0\u00a0
\n\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tHonesty and Integrity
\n\tOrganisational Awareness\u00a0
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis\u00a0
\n\tRespect
\n\tTrust<\/p>\n
Technical competencies<\/p>\n
\tApplication Development and Maintenance\u00a0
\n\tBusiness Knowledge\u00a0
\n\tCreative and Innovative Thinking\u00a0
\n\tEfficiency improvement
\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures\u00a0
\n\tIT Knowledge\u00a0
\n\tKnowledge of IT Governance and Business \u00a0
\n\tPolicy analysis\u00a0
\n\tReporting
\n\tSystem Thinking\u00a0
\n\tTechnical Expertise \u00a0<\/p>\n
Deadline:30th April,2026<\/p>\n
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