Senior Security Engineer

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that 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. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Security Engineering is seeking an experienced Security Engineer who has specialised in Oauth2 and OpenID Connect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure identity solutions that meet the needs of our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of identity services into our software applications, as well as contribute to the overall security strategy of the organisation.

If you are a self-motivated individual who is passionate about designing and implementing secure identity solutions, we encourage you to apply for this position. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the success of our organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker and OpenShift.
• CISSP, SABSA F1/F2/A1/A3  Relevant AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required
Software Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and implementing identity solutions using Oauth2 and OpenID Connect.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and best practices.
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as SAML, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Familiarity with identity and access management tools such as PingFederate, Okta, or ForgeRock.
• Knowledge of cloud security and integration with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• If you are a self-motivated individual who is passionate about designing and implementing secure identity solutions, we encourage you to apply for this position. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the success of our organization.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Showing Composure
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Incident and Problem Management
• Information Security Management
• IT Design Driven Development
• IT Knowledge
• Service Management Processes
• Technical Analysis
• Trouble Shooting
• Use of Build and Test Automation