Technical Information Security Officer

Company Description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services   offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To support the organisation's information security objectives by assisting in the implementation and monitoring of security controls, risk management practices, and compliance activities under the guidance of senior security professionals. This role is designed to develop technical and advisory skills while contributing to the protection of the Group's sensitive data and systems, ensuring alignment with cyber resilience strategies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: 

First Degree - Information Technology, Risk Management or Related Qualification (advantageous)

Experience Required :

• 4 - 5 years in a technology-related role
• Previous experience in roles such as Security Operations (SOC Analyst), Firewall Administration, Endpoint Security Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), IT Development (with a demonstrated interest in security), IT Support/Operations or other technical roles with security exposure

Key Outputs :

• Under the direction of senior professionals, execute assigned tasks related to the implementation of the Group's Cyber Resilience strategy within a dedicated portfolio, to contribute directly to the overarching security posture and strategic objectives of the Group.
• Interpret and apply Information Security policies, standards, and controls, ensuring adherence within the assigned portfolio, to ensure consistent protection of sensitive assets, mitigate risks, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate the integration of security capabilities into client segments and solutions, ensuring security considerations are embedded early in development lifecycles, to embed security by design, proactively reduce vulnerabilities, and minimise costly rework.
• Operate and maintain assigned operational security controls (e.g., firewalls, endpoint security, data loss prevention), escalating complex issues to senior team members, to ensure the continuous effectiveness of security defenses and promptly address operational security challenges.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents, perform initial analysis, and escalate critical findings for timely resolution, to detect and respond to potential threats rapidly, minimising impact and maintaining operational integrity.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Information Security
• Network Security
• Data Architecture
• Data Quality
• IT Risk Management
• Network Security Monitoring
• Operating Systems Security
• Organisational Security Management
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Security Engineering
• Infrastructure and Platforms Support

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