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    Head Of Secdevops - Gauteng - Findojobs South Africa

    Findojobs South Africa
    Findojobs South Africa Gauteng

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    Job Description

    The Head of SecDevOps will be responsible for developing and implementing a security-focused DevOps strategy, leveraging evolving practices in security, application development, operations, and sourcing to provide a world-class technology environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop the SecDevOps strategy to contribute to the overall departmental and organizational strategy.
    • Build upon the International Civil Aviation Organisation's aviation cybersecurity strategy to ensure safety, security, and continuity of ATNS services.
    • Actively participate in the development and implementation of the national aviation cybersecurity strategy.
    • Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, configuration, and support.
    • Lead the secure development and maintenance of ATNS digital platforms.
    • Establish an information sharing group for governance and compliance with the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
    • Collaborate effectively with technology peers and colleagues across the organization.
    • Transform the application landscape through scalable applications and technology.
    • Ensure compliance with relevant legal and policy frameworks.
    • Facilitate secure software development lifecycle.
    • Drive cybersecurity controls to ensure that aviation infrastructure systems are resilient to cyber-attacks.
    • Manage solution delivery initiatives for quality coding and efficient delivery.
    • Facilitate continuous improvement of application development processes.
    • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks.
    • Lead and coordinate security incident response.
    • Oversee and mentor a team of DevSecOps engineers and specialists.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
    • Certifications such as PMI-ACP, OSCP, CEH, CISSP, and others like TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT are advantageous.
    • A seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years' experience in Information Technology, including at least 5 years in SecDevOps or a related field, and 5 years in managing technical teams is required.
    • Experience in a high technology electronic environment with knowledge of aeronautical communication, navigation, and surveillance systems is essential.

    Desirable Skills

    • Excellent stakeholder management.
    • In-depth knowledge of ICAO global and regional plans.
    • Experience in DevSecOps leadership and security management.
    • Strong knowledge of secure software development practices.
    • Familiarity with OWASP top 10 and other security standards.
    • Proficiency in vulnerability management tools.
    • Experience with CI / CD pipelines and tools.
    • Knowledge of the aviation regulatory framework.
    • Experience with cloud platforms and security frameworks.

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