Spec: Cyber Security

Date: 18 Sept 2025

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: BCXP

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions
Department Cyber Security
Reports to Senior Manager: Information Security M4
Job Grade/Level S5

 

Core Description

To oversee and direct the build, maintenance and monitoring of cyber security services and solutions to ensure customers are protected

against cybercrime.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

•    Lead efforts of the Information Security Function / Team, establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that is managed and improved on a continuous basis
•    Communicate with executive management on the risks and mitigating controls related to the business and operational systems environment
•    Ensure appropriate non-technical controls, e.g., that the documented security policies, standards and procedures are created, reviewed, updated and maintained periodically by appropriate individuals, as well as technical controls, e.g. user access and authentication controls are in place
•    Ensure that all business unit security coordinators understand and execute their security responsibilities in accordance with related policies, standards, and procedures
•    Research information security advisories, publications, vendor correspondence on application patches, updates and version releases and media for recent exposures and their fixes in operating systems, databases, applications, and networks
•    Develop and implement an Information Security Strategy and a Technology Security Architecture with assistance from the Information Security Function / Team members
•    Develop and implement the review and Risk Program with assistance from the Information Security Function / Team members

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Cybersecurity Governance & Framework
Cybersecurity Tools & Solutions
Finance and Budget Management
Risk Management
Project Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

Culture Match
Job Match
Applying expertise & Technology
Persuading and Influencing
Analysing
Deciding & Initiating Action
Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Systems
OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

 5 years’ experience in cyber security solutions.

OR

7 years’ experience in Cyber security solutions

Certifications

A security industry certification is preferred including but not limited to CISSP, SSCP, CISM, SANS GSEC, ECSA, ECSP, and Security+.
CISA (Certified Information Systems Audit)

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control 0
Level of Engagement Interact with similar levels, clients and with various stakeholders within BCX

 

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Required to travel locally and/or internationally
Required to be available 24/7
Ability to cope under pressure

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker
Revenue Generating
Non-Billable