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Head of SecDevOps

ATNS SOC Limited • Other • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa • $500 - $600 / year • 11h ago

Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Applications are invited for the position of Head of SecDevOps based at Head Office (Bruma). The successful applicant will be reporting to the Chief Technology & Information Officer. The role involves developing and implementing a SecDevOps strategy and roadmap in line with the vision and strategy of the organization. This includes leveraging evolving practices in security, application development, operations, and sourcing to provide a world-class, resilient technology environment. The successful candidate will implement and oversee Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) best practices and foster a culture of security excellence within cross-functional teams.

Major Activities

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.
Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks.
Incident Response: Lead and coordinate security incident response.
Leadership and Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of DevSecOps engineers and specialists.

Minimum Qualifications

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.