Job Opportunity at Old Mutual South Africa, Information Security Officer (Digital and Data)
Job Overview
Information Security Officer (Digital and Data)
Old Mutual South Africa Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
The Information Security Officer (ISO) will partner the Digital and Data team within Old Mutual Limited (OML) on information security risk management and cybersecurity expertise in support of the team’s strategic priorities. The ISO will be embedded within the team to perform system risk assessments on digital initiatives and provide guidance on policies, standards, processes and best practices. The ISO will also champion the identification, analysis and treatment of risks in the function, including managing risks identified by other assurance providers. The ISO will be required to work with the Digital squads (project teams), service providers, the Technology and Security teams, and assurance providers in the execution of their duties. The ISO will also be expected to establish and run a community of practice for risk management on Digital projects across OML. The candidate is expected to bring practical Information security experience that will contribute to the efficient delivery of key business initiatives in a secure manner that meets best practice and Old Mutual Information Security polices and standards. The candidate is expected to work independently, as well as collaboratively, as part of the project delivery teams. The successful candidate will have strong digital risk, compliance or audit experience and a solid technical background.
Key Result Areas
Participate in, and provide information security subject matter input into, planning and review sessions and any other key engagements
Perform system risk assessments for all solutions being delivered and facilitate the reporting of findings, formulation and logging of management actions, and tracking and reporting of remediation efforts
Work closely with architects, functional area specialists and security staff to ensure adequate security solutions are in place throughout all IT systems and platforms to mitigate identified risks sufficiently, and to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Provide training and awareness to facilitate the embedment of secure coding standards, tools and processes within the development teams
Execute processes and work packages to identify, analyse, evaluate, articulate, remediate, review and communicate digital risks (opportunities and threat)
Act as the primary interface between the Digital and Data team and the office of the CISO
Identify security testing requirements and facilitate the necessary security tests for all identified changes
Manage stakeholders at all levels, ensuring strong relationships are built and maintained
Instill confidence across the Digital and Data function that information security risks are identified and mitigated
Role Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance or a tertiary (3-year) qualification in a related field
Any of the following certifications, in good standing, will be an added advantage: CRISC, CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CISSP or CCSP
Experience with cybersecurity frameworks such an NIST or ISO
Five or more years’ relevant industry experience in an IT risk management or security role.
Experience within the Insurance and /or financial services sector is advantageous
Knowledge of IT risk management principles and practices
Solid understanding and good working knowledge of SAFe and Agile software development
Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics process automation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to decompose high level information into finer detail
Proven ability to multi-task and work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team
Experience influencing and directing the actions of team members not directly under one’s line management responsibilities
Ability to build and maintain relationships
Competencies
Customer First
Innovation
Strategic
Leading with Influence
Collaboration
Execution
Personal Mastery
Closing Date: 31 July 2022
Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.
Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail.
Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.
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