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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond to security incidents.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments.
- Implement security controls and best practices.
- Support compliance and governance initiatives.
- Perform risk assessments and remediation activities.
- Collaborate with technical teams to strengthen security posture.
Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:
Education
- Degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or related field.
- Security certifications advantageous.
Experience
- 3+ years of Cyber Security experience.
- Enterprise security exposure.
- Security operations experience.
Skills
- SIEM
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Security
- Incident Response
- IAM
- Risk & Compliance
- Security Operations
- Security Governance
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What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and influence security strategy
- Work with modern technologies and cloud environments
- Career growth within a dynamic and innovative business
- Hybrid working environment
Job Experience & Skills Required
- 5+ years' experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or IT Risk
- Previous experience in a leadership or management role
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, governance, and compliance
- Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent preferred
- Strong understanding of cloud security and modern cyber threats
Ideal Candidate Profile
A proactive and strategic security leader with excellent problem-solving abilities, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for building secure, resilient environments. You thrive under pressure, lead by example, and are committed to staying ahead in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
Apply now and be the driving force behind a stronger, safer digital future. ð
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- Bachelor's Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in Cyber Security roles with a proven track record of delivering against business objectives and strategic outcomes.
- At least 5 years' experience in Cyber Security Governance, Risk Management, Controls, and Compliance within a technology-driven environment.
- A minimum of 35 years' experience in IT Audit and Assurance Management within a cyber security or broader technology environment.
- Strong knowledge of industry-recognized information security and compliance frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST .
- Sound understanding of legal, regulatory, and privacy requirements, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) compliance.
- High-level understanding of Cloud Security Risk, Compliance, and Assurance principles and practices.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing multiple cyber security programmes, projects, and strategic initiatives simultaneously.
- Proven ability to think strategically, influence stakeholders, and drive organisational change.
- Deep understanding of technology security risks and associated mitigation strategies, particularly within GSM Network Infrastructure environments.
- Broad cyber security expertise across multiple domains, including:
- Layered security architecture
- Internet protocols and network security
- Firewalls and VPN technologies
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Network Access Control (NAC) and network segmentation
- Anti-malware and anti-spam technologies
- Risk and vulnerability assessments
- Regulatory and compliance management
- Strong knowledge of security concepts related to DNS, routing, authentication, proxy services, VPNs, and DDoS mitigation technologies .
- Hands-on experience with Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems .
- Comprehensive understanding of Web Security, Encryption Technologies, and Secure Communication Protocols .
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We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Security Technical Architect to join our team as a trusted technical advisor, security strategist, and pre-sales leader. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned security professional with strong global exposure, deep expertise across enterprise security technologies, and a proven track record of designing and presenting complex security solutions within multinational environments.
Your:
Qualification :
Must hold current and relevant certifications from the major security vendors listed below.
Cisco
- Cisco Security Certification (CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or equivalent)
Check Point
- CCSA and/or CCSE
Palo Alto Networks
- PCNSA and/or PCNSE
Fortinet
- Fortinet Network Security Expert Certification (NSE/Fortinet Certified Professional or higher)
Zscaler
- Zscaler Certified Specialist or equivalent
F5
- F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or equivalent
CyberArk
- CyberArk Defender, Sentry, or equivalent CyberArk certification
Splunk
- Splunk Enterprise Security Certification or Splunk Architect Certification
Additional Preferred Certifications
- CISSP
- CCSP
- CISM
- TOGAF
- SABSA
- ITIL
- COBIT
- SAFe
Technical Knowledge:
The successful candidate will possess advanced expertise across:
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Network Security Architecture
- Cloud Security
- Zero Trust Security
- Security Operations
- SIEM Platforms
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Data Protection and Encryption
- Secure Infrastructure Design
- Security Governance
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Strong knowledge of security frameworks including:
- TOGAF
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- PCI-DSS
- COBIT
- ITIL
As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for designing robust and scalable security architectures across infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, applications, and identity environments. You will work closely with clients, sales teams, solution architects, and delivery teams to develop secure technology solutions that protect critical business assets while aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
The successful candidate will possess strong pre-sales consulting experience, the ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, and experience developing and presenting innovative security solutions that address complex business challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- Experience working within multinational or global technology environments.
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions across multiple countries and regions.
- Experience engaging with executive stakeholders, global technology teams, and international clients.
- Experience leading global security transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
- Ability to operate effectively within complex matrixed organizations.
Vendor Security Expertise:
Candidates must possess strong architecture, design, implementation, and pre-sales experience across the following security technologies:
Required Security Platforms:
- Cisco Firewall Technologies
- Check Point Security Solutions
- Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
- Fortinet Security Solutions
- Zscaler Secure Access Solutions
- F5 Application Delivery and Security Solutions
- CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Splunk SIEM and Security Operations Solutions
Exposure to all the above technologies is considered a mandatory requirement.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate solution architecture, design, customer engagement, and implementation experience across these technologies.
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Production (Vegetables & Nuts) & Compliance Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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- Oversee and manage the production nursery, producing large amounts of seedlings per month
- Coordinate chemical and fertiliser application programmes across all farming operations
- Ensure spray programmes and fertiliser programmes are executed correctly and on time
- Maintain accurate spray, fertiliser and production records
- Manage crop walker activities and ensure accurate scouting information is collected and reported
- Monitor crop health information and assist management with production decisions
- Administer and maintain Global G.A.P. and related compliance systems
- Prepare and maintain audit documentation and compliance records
- Manage and monitor fuel consumption across farming operations and company vehicles
- Oversee the administration and monitoring of approximately 40 hectares of macadamia orchards
- Utilise farm management software, including MP4000, for record keeping, reporting and analysis
- Prepare reports and production information for management
- Relevant agricultural qualification and/or practical farming experience
- Experience in vegetable production and/or orchard management
- Working knowledge of pest and disease monitoring
- Experience with spray programmes, fertiliser programmes and associated record keeping
- Sound understanding of Global G.A.P. requirements and farm compliance systems
- Previous staff supervision and labour management experience
- Good computer literacy and administrative skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret crop data and production information
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Valid driver's licence
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As a Solution Area Specialist, you will lead discussions with senior stakeholders and decision makers for high-value customers to identify, qualify, and accelerate sales opportunities. Lead collaborations with others on whitespace analysis and leverages expertise to identify and capitalize on business opportunities and market gaps within the assigned market domain, utilizing AI-driven market intelligence tools to assess trends and insights. Synthesize evaluation of the solution area(s) and market to strategically align sales plays with complex customer priorities and outcomes, incorporating AI-driven predictive analytics to forecast future market needs. Lead partnerships with others cross-organizationally and guides the development of solutions to enable AI- and cloud-driven transformations for existing and new customers within the region, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies and cloud services. Lead sales pipeline reviews with internal senior stakeholders to drive forecasting accuracy and meeting sales targets, ensuring the use of AI-powered analytics and forecasting tools to enhance precision. Lead the sales strategy tailored to each customer's security priorities, showcasing Microsoft's dedication to secure, AI-powered transformation and addressing their specific needs within the customer success plan, fostering long-term partnerships through AI-driven insights.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
**Customer Engagement**
+ Leads the sales strategy tailored to each customer's security priorities, showcasing Microsoft's dedication to secure, AI-powered transformation and addressing their specific needs within the customer success plan, fostering long-term partnerships through AI-driven insights. Leads partner teams and resources, and fosters lasting relationships that activate co-selling strategies and drive partner attach to each opportunity through every stage in the sales lifecycle. Leads partner organization connections (i.e. GPS) that lead to enduring relationships, shared gains, partner health and alignment with execution plans to accelerate customer value realization at scale.
+ Assesses and qualifies sales opportunities following sales frameworks and guidelines, ensuring alignment with AI-enhanced sales methodologies and best practices. Leads strategy development for driving and closing complex, high-value opportunities. Partners across organizations (e.g., Account Team Unit (ATU), CSU, ISD, GPS) to drive deal orchestration and ensure seamless handoffs throughout the deal lifecycle. Advances best practices to gain customer trust, secure deals, and strategically mitigate risks to enhance sales activities across the market.
**Sales & Pipeline Management**
+ Strategically analyzes business and emerging opportunities to enhance the customer portfolio and drive customer innovation. Integrates technology (e.g., AI sales agents, automation, Power Platforms) to accelerate growth across assigned domain. Employs comprehensive analysis of propensity, renewal, consumption, and usage data to refine and execute sales strategy. Manages optimization of partners assigned to each account and/or opportunity to ensure seamless handoffs with other teams (e.g., Global Partner Solutions (GPS), Customer Success Unit (CSU), Industry Solutions Delivery (ISD), Partner) throughout the deal lifecycle. Leads sales pipeline reviews with internal senior stakeholders to drive forecasting accuracy and meeting sales targets, ensuring the use of AI-powered analytics and forecasting tools to enhance precision. Coaches others on and maintains sales and/or consumption pipeline hygiene to enable tracking to achieve assigned sales metrics using all available tools, resources, and processes Coaches others on and leads to achieve usage and/or consumption pipeline hygiene targets to actively monitor adoption trends, identify opportunities for intervention, enabling customers to realize the value of solutions purchased, drive expansion, and ensure healthier, more predictable renewals.
**Sales Strategy**
+ Leads discussions with senior stakeholders and decision makers for high-value customers to identify, qualify, and accelerate sales opportunities. Serves as a key point of contact for, and partners with internal senior stakeholders within and across organizations to strategically drive customer success. Proactively engages with account teams to align the customer's artificial intelligence (AI) transformation vision with their business priorities and success objectives. Ensures the integration of security principles in customer interactions, opportunity, and pursuits to maintain trust and compliance standards.
+ Leads collaborations with others on whitespace analysis and leverages expertise to identify and capitalize on business opportunities and market gaps within the assigned market domain, utilizing AI-driven market intelligence tools to assess trends and insights. Integrates and translates market intelligence, trends, and insights to inform team strategy. Refines and evolves the established market analysis approach to ensure proactive alignment with strategic directives and emerging market trends.
+ Synthesizes evaluation of the solution area(s) and market to strategically align sales plays with complex customer priorities and outcomes, incorporating AI-driven predictive analytics to forecast future market needs. Drives cross-functional collaboration to propose and prioritize solutions and strategies that drive customer business objectives. Proactively identifies and addresses gaps, setting the direction for market engagement and sales execution.
+ Leads partnerships with others cross-organizationally and guides the development of solutions to enable AI- and cloud-driven transformations for existing and new customers within the region, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies and cloud services. Crafts and refines strategies and engages with customers to distinguish Microsoft's offerings in the competitive landscape. Acts as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for customers and drives the adoption of technologies and solutions that align and advance their strategic goals and drive digital transformation.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications (RQs)**
+ 7+ years technology-related sales or account management experience
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field AND 6+ years technology-related sales or account management experience.
**Preferred Qualifications (PQs)**
+ 9+ years technology-related sales or account management experience
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, or related field AND 8+ years technology-related sales or account management experience
+ OR Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.e., MBA), InformationTechnology, or related field AND 5+ years technology-related sales or account management experience.
- 6+ years solution or services sales experience.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. (
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Data Privacy Senior Specialist: Global Practices
Posted 3 days ago
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
**Your day at NTT DATA**
The Data Privacy Senior Specialist reporting to the NTT DATA, Inc. Group Global Data Privacy Center of Excellence will be responsible for the effective implementation and oversight of the data privacy program in the NTT DATA Global Practices develop and deliver client products and services.
The Data Privacy Senior Specialist will work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure that appropriate controls across people, process and technology are put in place to support compliance with data protection laws and regulations, industry standards and NTT DATA, Inc. Group's global Data Privacy policies, standards and procedures.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Act as a key point of contact on all data privacy matters for all Global Practices.
+ Embed NTT DATA, Inc. Group's Data Privacy policies, procedures, and standards in the regions by working closely with stakeholders from across the business and awareness raising.
+ Review NTT DATA, Inc. Group's Data Privacy policies, procedures and standards to ensure that these meet business and legal requirements for data privacy within the applicable region. Where required, define and document local variations and/or translations to NTT DATA, Inc. Group's Data Privacy policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with local data protection laws and regulations.
+ Implement appropriate controls to support and enforce the principles of data privacy by default and by design in our business processes, applications, systems, databases, and products, services and solutions.
+ Manage the roll-out and implementation of Data Privacy requirements of new initiatives/projects from the NTT DATA, Inc. Group Global Data Privacy Center of Excellence.
+ Work with stakeholders in the business to ensure that the record of processing (including data flows and cross-border data transfers) is documented, accurate, complete, and up to date for all processing activities.
+ Work with stakeholders in the business to ensure that the organization has documented clear, specific and accessible privacy notices to inform individuals of the processing of their personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
+ Perform privacy assessments of NTT DATA products and services to ensure that Data Privacy by Design principles and compliance requirements are embedded within client product and service offerings. This includes providing technical advice on privacy control design and implementation, as well as supporting the creation of go-to-market collateral to support bid and sales processes.
+ Support and advise the business in its response to RFPs and client questionnaires in respect of the organization's Data Privacy program, Information Security and Privacy Management System (ISPMS), and Data Privacy controls.
+ Support the performance of third-party information security and privacy assessments to ensure that third parties have appropriate controls in place to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations and NTT DATA, Inc. Group's Data Privacy policies. This may include periodic third-party audits or assessments.
+ Support legal teams in the negotiation of data processing and sharing agreements with third parties and ensure a third-party register is maintained of all third parties who process personal data on the organization's behalf.
+ Support escalated data subject requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations and NTT DATA, Inc. Group's Data Privacy policies and processes.
+ Support the response to Data Privacy Incidents in the Global Practices working with the Data Privacy Incident Manager in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations and NTT DATA, Inc. Group's Data Privacy and Data Privacy Incident Response policies and procedures.
+ Respond to any queries, audits or investigations from data protection authorities in consultation with the NTT DATA, Inc. Group Global Data Privacy Center of Excellence and relevant Data Protection Officer.
+ Consult and work together with the relevant Data Protection Officer's to ensure that the organization meets its data privacy obligations.
+ Document and assess Data Privacy risks in the business and develop strategies to manage or mitigate them.
+ Monitor and report on the implementation and effectiveness of Data Privacy controls across the business, including Data Privacy risks, on a periodic basis.
+ Monitor developments in data protection laws and regulations in the region, understand the impact for the organization, advise the business and recommend appropriate mechanisms and controls to support ongoing compliance.
+ Document and maintain compliance risk management plans for applicable data protection laws and regulations.
+ Monitor and enforce completion of mandatory Data Privacy compliance training in the business and develop and provide dedicated training to the business where training needs or gaps arise.
+ Maintain your technical expertise by keeping abreast of developments in Data Privacy, participating in Data Privacy manager training and relevant industry forums and undertaking continual training and development.
**To thrive in this role, you need to have:**
+ Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and high levels of attention to detail.
+ Demonstrates strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess risk and impact from a data privacy and protection perspective.
+ Demonstrates a pragmatic and risk-based approach to data privacy and protection.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to thrive under pressure, function and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment.
+ Proactive approach with high levels of motivation, being a self-starter with good planning and organizing skills.
+ Ability to work well in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment.
+ Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing tasks and prioritize effectively.
+ Strong stakeholder management skills.
+ Firm grasp of data privacy and protection concerns, best practices, and industry standards.
+ Broad knowledge of data protection laws and regulations that apply to the organization and how to implement these.
+ Operates with a high degree of integrity.
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or appropriate qualification
+ CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP and/or CDPSE (preferred)
**Required experience:**
+ 5+ years' relevant work experience in data privacy program management, processes, practices, technologies, risk management, audit, and/or compliance.
+ Experience in responding to data subject rights requests and personal data breaches.
+ Experience in advising on complex data privacy matters with practical advice.
+ Experience in risk management activities and practices (preferred).
+ Experience in working on compliance projects.
+ Experience in telecommunications, technology and/or professional services (preferred).
+ Experience in or working with cybersecurity functions is desirable.
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune
Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with
unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each
year in R&D.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
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Information Security Management System (ISMS) Manager - Johannesburg (Hybrid) - R40 000 - R45 000
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Information Security Management System (ISMS) Manager - Johannesburg (Hybrid) - R40 000 - R45 000
Lead the organisation's information security governance, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance activities within a highly regulated environment.
About Our Client
The organisation operates within a highly regulated sports betting or a similarly stringent digital transaction environment. The business focuses on effectively managing security, risk, and compliance obligations across multiple international jurisdictions.
The Role: Information Security Management System (ISMS) Manager
The purpose of the role is to lead the organisation's information security governance, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance activities within a highly regulated environment. The main focus areas are establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organisation's ISO 27001-aligned Information Security Management System, while providing strategic oversight of cyber risk, operational risk, and control effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Manage 5-8 years of experience within a sports betting or a similarly stringent digital transaction environment while leading the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management framework in alignment with ISO 31000 and business strategy.
Own the enterprise-wide risk management process, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, prioritised, mitigated, monitored, and reported effectively across all business functions.
Maintain management oversight of compliance with standards and regulations including POPIA, GDPR, and UKGC requirements.
Coordinate regulatory and certification audits across internal teams, external service providers, and international stakeholders.
Chair and facilitate risk assessment workshops with business and technical stakeholders, driving accountability for risk ownership and treatment actions.
Prepare and present clear, concise, and data-driven reports to executive management and the Audit and Risk Committee on risk exposure, audit outcomes, security maturity, and remediation status.
Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Technology, Product, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and executive leadership to embed risk-aware decision-making.
About You
5-8 years experience within a sports betting or a similarly stringent digital transaction environment.
Tertiary qualification (bachelor's degree or higher) in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Risk Management, or a cognate discipline.
Hold professional certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
Demonstrate excellent comprehension of international compliance frameworks and the operational mechanics within the industry.
Possess exceptional analytical acumen and the capacity to articulate complex technical and risk-related paradigms to non-technical stakeholders.
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Job Description
This role is ideal for recent graduates, entry-level professionals, or individuals looking to transition into the cybersecurity field. You'll gain exposure to security operations, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response while working alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals.
What's In It For You?
- Opportunity to launch your cybersecurity career
- Exposure to real-world security environments and technologies
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals
- Access to exciting opportunities across multiple industries
- Career growth within one of the fastest-growing areas of IT
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and identify potential threats.
- Assist with vulnerability assessments and security audits.
- Support incident response and investigation activities.
- Review and analyse security logs and reports.
- Assist in maintaining security tools and technologies.
- Support compliance and information security initiatives.
- Document security findings and recommendations.
- Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and security trends.
Job Experience & Skills Required
- Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, Firewalls).
- Understanding of operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, ISC2 CC, or Microsoft Security Fundamentals will be advantageous.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are curious, eager to learn, and passionate about cybersecurity. You enjoy investigating problems, analysing data, and helping organisations stay secure in an increasingly digital world.
Executive Summary
We are seeking aspiring Junior Cybersecurity Analysts to join our Talent Pool. The successful candidate will support security operations, monitor threats, assist with incident response activities, and contribute to maintaining a secure technology environment while building a long-term career in cybersecurity.
Interested? Submit your CV today and become part of our growing Cybersecurity Talent Pool.
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
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The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Center Operations Security Team is seeking a highly talented and motivated physical Security Program Manager (SPM) to join our team.
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
The position is responsible for the design, installation and integration of security systems equipment including, but not limited to, Access Control/Intrusion Detection and CCTV Surveillance systems.
The ideal candidate for the role will be willing and able to work in all related disciplines, at all levels; from technology research to system design and layout, oversight of construction and implementation, as well as maintenance and upgrades over the life of the system. You will have an in-depth knowledge of security technology, be innovative, highly organized, and will have demonstrated the ability to deliver results on time and within budget.
The SPM is a key member of the EMEA Security team and reports to the Multi-Cluster Security Program Manager . The SPM supervises the compliance of physical security standards, manages Physical Security Projects, serves on cross functional teams and is considered one of the Subject Matter Experts in all facets of Physical Security.
The SPM's ultimate success will be measured by how they assist with the development, implementation and commissioning of standardized security infrastructure systems for the AWS region. This is measured by agreed upon objectives and metrics related to key areas such as the level and quality of customer service provided, access control effectiveness, and the protection of our customers data, employees and visitors. The position is responsible for observing Physical Security Standards and Programs that support the goals of the Global Physical Security Team while enabling the local site managers to draw related services from the team, in a self-service manner.
This includes:
- Provide technical leadership for large-scale security engineering projects, coordinate security system design specifications and change management between internal teams and external vendors.
- Excellent project management skills are required with ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience in prioritizing tasks effectively and working seamlessly across organizational boundaries.
- Securing the compliance of physical security project standards, project Scopes of Work, budgets and timelines.
- Designs, develops, and implements solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs and change outs.
- Support security system equipment commissioning.
- Completing the final Test and Acceptance of security systems.
- Build and deploy training programs for all users of physical security systems.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and implementing solutions for system installations, upgrades, repairs and change-outs.
- Ensuring compliance with physical security project standards, project Scopes of Work, budgets and timelines.
- Managing the installation, operation and maintenance of regional and/or global physical security systems, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective prioritization of tasks and seamless operation across organizational boundaries.
- Supporting security system equipment commissioning.
- Completing final Test and Acceptance of security systems.
- Execution and coordination of preventative maintenance and repairs to security system equipment.
- Building and deploying training programs for all users of physical security systems.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience as a Physical Security Program Manager for large and complex installation.
- experience in managing the operation of regional and/or global physical security systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPP, PSP , PMP or CISSP Certification.
- Certification in LenelS2 Access Control Systems.
- Extensive experience in corporate security and workplace safety.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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