Application & Cyber Security Administrator

Job Description The Application and Cyber Security Administrator is responsible for securing, configuring, and maintaining the integrity of enterprise applications, systems, and underlying infrastructure. This hands-on role combines technical administration with proactive defense, collaborating closely with IT operations, application owners, and engineering teams to implement security controls, resolve vulnerabilities, and respond to cyber secuQrity incidents. Core Responsibilities Application Security & Administration: Configure, patch, and administer enterprise applications to ensure continuous availability, baseline hardening, and proper identity and access management (IAM). Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate with technical teams to prioritize and remediate application- and system-level weaknesses. Incident Response & Monitoring: Monitor security alerts, analyze application logs, and participate directly in cyber incident triage, containment, and root-cause analysis. Policy Implementation: Translate organizational security policies into technical configurations across application environments, APIs, and cloud services. Collaboration & Change Control: Partner with change management and development teams to review system modifications, evaluate architectural risk, and maintain technical documentation. Qualifications Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Information Technology and related degree ZAQA Certified Grade 12 with a minimum of 5 Credits. Experience Required: 1 to 2 yrs experience. Technical Competencies Application Security Management Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) Application vulnerability assessment and remediation Security testing (SAST, DAST, penetration testing) Secure coding principles Cybersecurity Operations Threat monitoring and detection Incident response and investigation Security event management (SIEM) Malware analysis and prevention Identity and Access Management (IAM) User access administration Privileged access management Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Role-based access control (RBAC) Additional Information Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.

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