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SOUTH AFRICAN POSTBANK - CRYPTOGRAPHY SPECIALIST
SOUTH AFRICAN POSTBANK
CRYPTOGRAPHY SPECIALIST (L5/6)
POSITION NUMBER : 60066383
CRYPTOGRAPHY SPECIALIST (L5/6)
REPORTS TO : HEAD OF IT SECURITY
BUSINESS UNIT : IT SECURITY
LOCATION : HEAD OFFFICE: PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT
Purpose of the Job
Responsible for managing the Cryptography team ensuring security, encryption, authentication, key management and applied cryptography.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for security, encryption, authentication, key management and applied cryptograph
Assist with the evaluation, design and delivery of major new Crypto security technologies
Responsible for Certificate Authority, Certificate Enrolment Web Service, Revocation servers & HSMs
Implement cryptographic solutions (including authentication, encryption, hashing, tokenization & signing) across applications, backup, database, endpoint device, email, file, network, removable media and storage domains
Create Key Ceremony policies and procedures
Establish and Maintain Certificate Authority for Postbank
Manage the team through setting of and monitoring of KPA and provide the required leadership and mentorship – establish principles and processes to ensure the team spends time on personal training, development and mentoring that is aligned with their job profiles.
Create reports for business/CIO
Ensure Postbank HSM and cryptography are that of the industry standard.
Partner with the Operational Risk officers, Information Security Officers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that services offered are relevant, timely, and of appropriate quality
Escalate changes needed in practices in order to mitigate critical risks identified to ensure regulatory compliance
Ensure adherence of Cryptography Services per the Information Security Policies / Guidelines
Report non-compliance & deviations to appropriate stakeholders.
Maintain Crypto Hardware to effectively maintain all crypto infrastructure to ensure that they are on the latest patches and software
Ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements, efficient management of the resources and reporting in accordance with the stipulations of
the PFMA, Public Entities Act, Companies Act, Postal service Act, Intelligence legislation, King III Report on Corporate Governance, Articles of Association, Tax Act, company specific policies and regulations, national legislation, fraud prevention and risk management principles, Corporate Governance, Skills development, Delegation of Powers, etc.
Qualifications and Experience
A Degree in Business, IT or a related subject (NQF7)
Cryptography/ relevant security related Certificates will be an added advantage
Financial or Banking industry experience will be an added advantage
5 years’ experience in Cryptography
Experience in working with Unix/Linux, Wintel, Storage Technologies solutions and tools
3-5 years’ experience in Cryptography related infrastructure (including hardware security infrastructure, security technology and processes.
Skills and Attributes
Analytical, Written and verbal Communication, Proven ability to deliver solutions/problem resolutions to tight timelines, Contribute to a team-oriented environment, Experience in delivering projects within an agile environment, Enthusiastic, Collaboration, Flexibility, Work under stress.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for security, encryption, authentication, key management and applied cryptograph
Assist with the evaluation, design and delivery of major new Crypto security technologies
Responsible for Certificate Authority, Certificate Enrolment Web Service, Revocation servers & HSMs
Implement cryptographic solutions (including authentication, encryption, hashing, tokenization & signing) across applications, backup, database, endpoint device, email, file, network, removable media and storage domains
Create Key Ceremony policies and procedures
Establish and Maintain Certificate Authority for Postbank
Manage the team through setting of and monitoring of KPA and provide the required leadership and mentorship – establish principles and processes to ensure the team spends time on personal training, development and mentoring that is aligned with their job profiles.
Create reports for business/CIO
Ensure Postbank HSM and cryptography are that of the industry standard.
Partner with the Operational Risk officers, Information Security Officers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that services offered are relevant, timely, and of appropriate quality
Escalate changes needed in practices in order to mitigate critical risks identified to ensure regulatory compliance
Ensure adherence of Cryptography Services per the Information Security Policies / Guidelines
Report non-compliance & deviations to appropriate stakeholders.
Maintain Crypto Hardware to effectively maintain all crypto infrastructure to ensure that they are on the latest patches and software
Ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements, efficient management of the resources and reporting in accordance with the stipulations of
the PFMA, Public Entities Act, Companies Act, Postal service Act, Intelligence legislation, King III Report on Corporate Governance, Articles of Association, Tax Act, company specific policies and regulations, national legislation, fraud prevention and risk management principles, Corporate Governance, Skills development, Delegation of Powers, etc.
Qualifications and Experience
A Degree in Business, IT or a related subject (NQF7)
Cryptography/ relevant security related Certificates will be an added advantage
Financial or Banking industry experience will be an added advantage
5 years’ experience in Cryptography
Experience in working with Unix/Linux, Wintel, Storage Technologies solutions and tools
3-5 years’ experience in Cryptography related infrastructure (including hardware security infrastructure, security technology and processes.
Skills and Attributes
Analytical, Written and verbal Communication, Proven ability to deliver solutions/problem resolutions to tight timelines, Contribute to a team-oriented environment, Experience in delivering projects within an agile environment, Enthusiastic, Collaboration, Flexibility, Work under stress.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitmentSN@postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.
Closing Date: 28 April 2023
Disclaimers
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
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