About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Apply by</b>: </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#2980b9"><b>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:</b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please <a href="https://talentcentral.eu.shl.com/player/link/01567683b48a40db872c19bb2f07ba9e"><u><b>click here!</b></u></a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.</span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b> Join a specialised Data Security team</b></H2> </div><div><p>To implement, support and manage Cyber Security solutions to protect systems, networks, users and data from cyber threats, assist in safeguarding Capitec’s digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.</p> <p>To design, build, implement, support and collaborate with Cyber Security colleagues and Capitec teams, participating in engineering and contributing to the delivery success of projects, based on specifications, while adhering to established standards.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Minimum:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of experience in security engineering or a related technical role.</li> <li>Proven experience building, implementing, managing security solutions.</li> <li> <div>Experience across cloud, DevOps, infrastructure or software engineering environments</div> </li> <li> <div>Exposure to CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, GitHub) and automation practices</div> </li> <li> <div>Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP advantageous)</div> </li> <li>Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, Proficiency in automation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ideal:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in cloud platforms is highly desirable.</li> <li>2-3 years DevOps experience.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge</b></H2> </div><div><p><span><strong>Minimum:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Basic understanding of at least one high-level programming language (GoLang / .net / Java / python)</span></li> <li><span>Advanced scripting skills in at least one interpreted language (Bash/PowerShell)</span></li> <li><span>Design and deployment of highly available, enterprise-scale Cloud infrastructure</span></li> <li><span>Advance knowledge of infrastructure concepts, technologies and patterns</span></li> <li><span>Supporting and enhancing build and release processes through automation </span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Ideal</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Previous experience in a DevOps role and incorporating security controls in the build process.</span></li> <li><span>Experience in engineering data and/or security log pipelines using Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Storm, etc.</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing data security solutions for structured and unstructured data.</span></li> <li><span>Understanding of modern software engineering patterns, including those used in highly scalable, distributed, and resilient systems.</span></li> <li><span>Experience working with cross-functional teams and providing data security guidance to developers and IT staff.</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data protection.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications </b></H2> </div><div><p><span><strong>Minimum:</strong></span></p> <p><span>A relevant tertiary qualification in AWS Foundation or Cloud Computing</span></p> <p><span><strong>Ideal or Preferred:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Engineering – OtherRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other security-related certifications.AWS Data/Security certification</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Technical capabilities</b></H2> </div><div><div>Strong understanding of: <ul> <li>Cloud security principles</li> <li>Data protection (encryption, masking, DLP)</li> <li>Access control and identity management</li> </ul> Experience with: <ul> <li>Scripting (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, Python)</li> <li>Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)</li> <li>DevOps environments and practices</li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Conditions of Employment</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Clear criminal and credit record </li></ul></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.</em></span></span></p>