Security Architecture & Engineering Director

Colt provides network, voice, and data centre services to thousands of businesses worldwide, enabling them to focus on their core goals rather than infrastructure management.

Why we need this role :

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As the Director of Security Architecture and Engineering, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing our enterprise-wide security strategy. Your primary responsibilities include leading the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of our security architecture and engineering practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

Sub-functions responsible for :

• Security Architecture
• Security Engineering
• Identity and Access Management

What you will do :

• Security Architecture Leadership: Develop and maintain the company\’s security architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Engineering Oversight: Lead a team of security engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across the organization.
• Threat Intelligence: Review the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities, integrating threat intelligence into security strategies.
• Security Technology Roadmap: Establish and manage the security technology roadmap, driving the adoption of emerging security technologies to support organizational transformation.
• Collaboration and Communication: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align security initiatives with overall business and technology strategies.
• Team Development and Management: Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing cybersecurity team, fostering continuous learning and collaboration.
• Budget and Vendor Management: Oversee security budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships.

What we’re looking for :

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor\’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related fields.
• Proven leadership in security architecture and engineering roles.
• Deep knowledge of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Industry certifications such as SABSA, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess complex security situations and make informed decisions.

In addition, you are :

• A dynamic self-starter with imagination and vision.
• Flexible, with effective prioritization and planning skills.
• Clear and succinct communicator, capable of delivering difficult messages positively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to foster a positive team culture globally and cross-culturally.
• Results-oriented, pragmatic, and efficient.
• Proactive in resolving conflicts and removing redundancies within teams.
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to travel.

What we offer you :

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. We empower our people to take initiative and trust them to create innovative solutions.

Our global teams are ambitious and driven, working together to connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas worldwide.

We offer opportunities to lead, inspire, and work on impactful projects that shape the digital future. Join us to help change the world for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity are core to Colt’s culture. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself, as we believe diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation and success.

Recent initiatives :

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles, guiding our Gender Action Plan.
• Trained 60+ colleagues as Mental Health First Aiders, with ongoing expansion.

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