About the job
Join our dynamic security engineering teams at Standard Bank Group, where you will gain invaluable professional knowledge and technical expertise within a specialized area. Our teams drive the bank's information security initiatives, empowering management to make informed decisions while ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems.
The Personal and Private Banking (PPB) Technology Security Engineering Graduate Programme is designed to attract individuals with robust technical knowledge who aspire to become thought leaders and trusted advisors in the field. This program offers a unique blend of theoretical learning and hands-on experience.
By the completion of this program, you will have:
- Applied and operated Information Security standards, controls, and practices as defined by the broader IT and Security functions.
- Supported daily Security Operations, including the monitoring, analysis, and maintenance of security controls to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
- Participated in reviewing security incidents and operational issues, helping to identify control gaps and contributing to remediation efforts.
- Gained exposure to enterprise security tools, platforms, and processes, learning how security controls are implemented and operated in practice.
- Collaborated with seasoned security engineers and architects to understand the design and integration of security controls across various systems and environments.
- Developed insights into common attack scenarios and how to effectively select and implement appropriate security controls to mitigate risks.
- Assisted in refining and optimizing security processes, including automating repeatable security tasks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Built foundational knowledge in cloud security concepts and controls, with progressive exposure to securing cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure as part of the program.
- Utilized AI-assisted security tools as needed to support security monitoring, analysis, and operational decision-making while understanding the limitations and governance implications of AI in security.
