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>Purpose Statement</b></H2> </div><div><div> <p>Join us in building the next generation of secure, enterprise-grade platforms at Capitec. In this role, you’ll play a key part in protecting our systems, data and customers by designing and implementing modern Cyber Security solutions that operate at scale. You’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, driving the shift toward Zero Trust architecture and helping shape how secure access is delivered across a hybrid, cloud-first environment. From implementing and optimising solutions like Zscaler, to collaborating with engineering teams across the business, you’ll be at the forefront of securing a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, influencing architecture, and delivering robust, scalable solutions that make a real impact.</p> </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>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Minimum:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>3–5 years’ experience in security engineering or a related technical role</div> </li> <li> <div>Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale security solutions</div> </li> <li> <div>Exposure to multi-region or global deployments within complex environments</div> </li> <li> <div>Experience working in hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud)</div> </li> <li> <div>Hands-on experience with Zscaler technologies (ZIA and/or ZPA)</div> </li> <li> <div>Practical experience implementing or working within a Zero Trust security model, including VPN modernisation or migration</div> </li> <li> <div>Experience integrating security platforms with Azure AD / Entra ID, including SAML and OIDC authentication</div> </li> <li> <div>Exposure to SASE frameworks, identity-driven access and data protection (DLP)</div> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Ideal:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Experience configuring SSO, SCIM provisioning and Conditional Access policies</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, routing, proxies, SSL/TLS)</div> </li> <li> <div>Experience working with AWS and/or Azure environments</div> </li> <li> <div>Hands-on experience troubleshooting production issues, including log analysis and traffic debugging (e.g. Zscaler Nanolog)</div> </li> <li> <div>The ability to collaborate across teams and simplify complex technical concepts</div> </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 (Minimum)</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology </li></ul></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 (Ideal or Preferred)</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"></ul></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><div> <p><strong>Key areas of knowledge include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>IT systems processes (SDLC) and secure engineering practices</li> <li>DevOps principles and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)</li> <li>Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern application environments</li> <li>Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and technologies</li> <li>Security architecture, design patterns and compliance frameworks</li> <li>Current Cyber Security threats, trends and mitigation approaches</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Strong working knowledge of:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Zero Trust security principles and identity-led architecture</li> <li>SASE and secure access frameworks</li> <li>Authentication and authorisation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)</li> <li>Enterprise networking and traffic flow concepts</li> <li>Zscaler architecture, logging and traffic inspection</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>Skills</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Analytical Skills </li><li>Communications Skills </li><li>Consultation skills </li><li>Planning, organising and coordination skills </li><li>Problem solving skills </li></ul></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>