The main purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership and guidance in the application and integration security function, in support of secure business applications development, implementation and maintenance.Detailed descriptionContribute to the compilation of divisional operational plans and take responsibility for theimplementation as well as the monitoring thereof.Manage and direct the development and maintenance of the secure Software Development Life Cycleprocedures and standards based on the environment and manage the implementation thereofensuring that the solutions are free from cybersecurity vulnerabilities.Lead and manage the vulnerabilities threat process in support of building an advanced security posture for the OrganisationAddress the application and integration security audit findings to reduce the threat landscapeand improve its application security posture.Lead and guide the security component of the information technology (IT) projects, upholding codereviews and ensuring compliance with security standards during each stage of the project developmentlife cycle.Contribute to the development of the Security Major Incident Response Procedures and manage theimplementation thereof, during a security breach.Drive the application and integration security awareness campaigns and oversee training to all keystakeholders (including developers, testers and business analysts) on secure development.Provide consolidated and integrated reports and analytics for various forums pertaining to the application and integration security landscapeIdentify and mitigate risks related to the application and integration security environment and ensurecompliance with relevant governance frameworks.Keep abreast of best practices and development in the field of application and integration security and ensure continuous improvement, while ensuring the optimal use of security best practice with thedevelopment of new solutions.Lead stakeholder engagements (internal and external), in support of the sound security posture to fulfil the line management function pertaining to development and performance of the teamJob requirements:Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Information Systems and Management or an equivalent qualificationCertification in Application Security Engineer (SACE)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)8–10 years' experience in the secure SDLC frameworks and solutions, of which at least 5 years must beexposure to overall security governance best practices frameworks and design, penetration testing,integration and applications' code reviews.