OM Bank - Enterprise Architect: Cyber Security

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.

To lead the Security Architecture function across the bank’s digital, cloud and core banking platforms. Ensure architectures are secure-by-design. NIST and resilient against evolving cyber threats.

Job Description

• Ensure alignment of Security Architecture with Enterprise Architecture and business strategy.
• Enforce security-by-design principles across
• Align cybersecurity architecture with enterprise architecture, business goals, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead security architecture reviews and contribute to investment planning and technology selection.

Security Design & Implementation

• Design secure architectures for banking platforms including core banking, digital channels, payments, and cloud services.
• Ensure the implementation of security-by-design principles across infrastructure, applications, and data flows.
• Guide secure cloud adoption strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP) with emphasis on data sovereignty and compliance.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

• Work with Solution Architects to ensure architectural compliance with POPIA, GDPR, GN5, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and SARB regulations.
• Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and define mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to manage architectural risks and ensure audit readiness.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Work with delivery teams, embedded architects, and engineers to ensure secure implementation of solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across cybersecurity and architecture domains.