Cyber Security Engineer (Stellenbosch)

We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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Purpose Statement

• To provide data security expertise to build out and maintain resilient, scalable, cost-effective and high-performing data security solutions that will assist Capitec to become the best bank in the world.

Who We Are

• We're a bank, but we're more than that too. We believe that banking is about people and that there's a simpler way to bank, and that by helping our clients better-manage their financial lives, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

• At Capitec, we offer our best by being a CEO in every situation - we always put the Client first, act with Energy, and take Ownership. Picture yourself in the heart of a dynamic, data-driven setting where you can harness the power of your experience to make a real impact.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organisation's data assets across various data states; including structured and unstructured data, data at rest, data in transition, and data in transaction.
• This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining data security solutions to protect against threats and vulnerabilities, along with deep knowledge of data security products and associated concepts.
• This role will enable the successful candidate to make business and innovative decisions, leveraging the agility of Cloud.

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World

• We continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve the banking industry. That's why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. If you are looking for a rewarding role, in an exciting and fast-paced environment - where you will work with new and disruptive technologies, and receive exposure to various architectures and business processes - you should apply today!

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Experience and Knowledge

• 5+ years in Infrastructure, Software Development, DevOps or Security; OR 3+ years' design and implementation of highly available, enterprise-scale public Cloud infrastructure; OR 3+ years in AWS with a focus on either Data or Security or IAM
• Design and hands-on troubleshooting background on AWS platform (Azure or GCP will be advantageous)
• Working in a DevOps environment
• Developing and supporting infrastructure and Cloud security capabilities for microservices-based architectures
• Working with CI/CD technologies (i.e., GitLab and GitHub)
• Authentication and Authorisation technologies and protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, AD, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML)
• Working with scripting and provisioning and IaC tools (like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Basic understanding of at least one high-level programming language (GoLang / .Net / Java / Python)
• Advanced scripting skills in at least one of the following: Bash / PowerShell
• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure concepts, technologies and patterns; including SDLC and IaC principles

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06