Manager - Information Security

JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is OPCo based not Dubai/South Africa

Mission/Core purpose of the Job:
The Information Security Manager is accountable to assist with the management of the information security compliance program and to evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of information security compliance controls established to ensure the safety of GlobalConnect technology function.
The incumbent has a reporting line into the SM:LISO. High alignment is required to drive the best protection of our services to customers.

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities/outputs of the position (KPA's):
Operational Delivery

Provide direct support to the LISO and relevant stakeholders.
Improve the Information Security Management System
Be the First Responder and provide adequate support and remediation on security incidents as they arise
Liaise with other relevant functions to facilitate the timeous closure of incidents and vulnerabilities in relation to the financial technology platforms
Improve standards for testing methodologies, techniques, and procedures and conduct robust quality standard programs.
Manage Information Security assessments and compliance exercises across Financial Technology functions.
Manage and improve standards for testing methodologies, techniques and procedures and conduct robust quality standard programme
Manage and monitor compliance to Information security policies, procedures and standards via a robust information security program/plan depicting continuous planned and adhoc audit and review exercises.
Assist relevant business owners and custodians in identifying and setting activities logs, audit trails, and functional and technical requirements, and ensure adequate custody of such.
Supervise and manage collaboration with relevant vendors/stakeholders for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing exercises.
Manage the maintenance an adequate information security risk register for critical assets

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

Minimum of 4-years degree/diploma (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Systems, or related field)
Masters degree is advantageous
Fluent in English

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of working experience in the Information Security domain
Experience in the telecommunication sector is advantageous
Experience in Information Security related Governance, Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance
Understanding emerging markets advantageous
Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
Pan Africa multi-cultural experience is advantageous

Competencies:
Functional Knowledge:

Information Security systems and tools such as SIEM, EDR, PAM
Telecommunication technologies _Good understanding of the Mobile Network and related technologies
Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST
Systems architecture & design
UNIX & Linux operating systems
Good knowledge of IP technologies
Knowledge of Planning and optimisation principles and methodologies

Skills: