IT Security Specialist

Hello Future IT Security Specialist (Mainframe Security - RACF)

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

• To ensure that the design of IT security architecture as well as appropriate security controls are in line with FRG policies, processes, standards and procedures
• The incumbent will also ensure that proper and adequate IT technology and tools are in place to enforce these controls
• Mainframe security experience is non‑negotiable
• The successful candidate must have Mainframe Security experience in RACF, Top secret or ACF2
• Advanced JCL experience is non‑negotiable.

• Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate assessments and consultation.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end‑users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing expert advice and consulting on all aspects of IT security.
• Represent Information Security in the business area under control at various IT Architecture and or Security committees and forums within First Rand Group.
• Support with aligning to and the implementation of an appropriate security operational strategy for the organisation by ensuring that IT Security standards are not only understood but owned by management and employees and ensure that appropriate standards are established and complied with.
• Comply, understand and all steps for the IT Information Security Processes and Procedures and meet governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements and provide consultation to business with regard to this.
• Identification, management and of information security risks within the business by assisting in identifying, defining and maintaining the information security policy and functional standards for FRB.
• Support with implementing control mechanisms, which enables Information Security Service to have a view of the status of information security within FRB.
• Report on mitigating actions required to correct or remedy actions where necessary and inform FRB Governance structures or Business Units of any significant changes and risk situations.
• Consult to projects in terms of identifying risks, vulnerabilities and controls for new developments by researching and understanding security best practices and implementation of security products in a corporate environment.
• Perform Security Assessments on internal environments or external 3rd party environments, with the purpose of identifying shortcomings which introduce risk
• Manage own development to increase own competencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Information Systems security industry's emerging technologies.

• 5 years’ experience in a similar environment

• Collaborates with others to achieve shared goals
• Analytical thinker

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below: 24/02/26

All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!