Colt provides network, voice, and data centre services to thousands of businesses worldwide, enabling them to focus on their core goals instead of infrastructure management.
Why we need this role :
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Role Overview :
As the Director of Security Architecture and Engineering, you will shape and execute our enterprise security strategy. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of our security architecture and engineering practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.
Sub-functions responsible for :
* Security Architecture
* Security Engineering
* Identity and Access Management
Key Responsibilities :
* Security Architecture Leadership - Develop and maintain the company's security architecture framework, aligning with business goals and industry standards.
* Engineering Oversight - Lead security engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls.
* Threat Intelligence - Stay updated on cyber threats and vulnerabilities, integrating this knowledge into security strategies.
* Security Technology Roadmap - Manage the security technology roadmap and promote adoption of emerging security solutions.
* Stakeholder Collaboration - Build relationships with senior stakeholders to align security initiatives with business and technology strategies.
* Team Development - Recruit, train, and lead a cybersecurity operations team, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
* Budget and Vendor Management - Oversee security budgets and vendor relationships.
Qualifications and Skills :
* Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
* Proven leadership in security architecture and engineering roles.
* Deep understanding of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
* Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
* Certifications like SABSA, CISSP are highly desirable.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to assess complex security issues and make informed decisions.
Additional Qualities :
* Self-starter with vision and imagination.
* Flexible, with strong prioritization and planning skills.
* Effective communicator, capable of delivering difficult messages positively.
* Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building positive team culture in a global, cross-cultural environment.
* Results-oriented, pragmatic, and efficient.
* Ability to resolve conflicts and eliminate duplication within teams.
* Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Willingness to travel as needed.
What we offer :
Make your mark with Colt :
At Colt, we empower our people to make a difference. We trust and collaborate across the globe to create innovative solutions. Join us to work on projects that connect cities, businesses, and ideas, helping to shape the digital future.
Our Culture of Diversity and Inclusion :
* We value diversity of thought and experience, encouraging authenticity and inclusion from day one.
* We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy, or origin.
Recent Initiatives :
* Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles and implemented a Gender Action Plan.
* Trained 60+ colleagues as Mental Health First Aiders.
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