Cyber Security Specialist (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Optimal Growth Technologies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Gauteng seeks a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance security policies, ensure compliance with standards, and manage cyber security technologies. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least one professional security qualification, and a minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, coordinating stakeholders, and improving user access governance. This role demands strong knowledge of cyber security standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• At least one professional Information Security Qualification: CISM / CISA / CISSP / CEH.
• 2+ years proven experience with Cyber Security related Standards (ISO, PCI-DSS).
• Hands-on experience in managing Cyber Security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review and update security policies in response to cyber threats.
• Monitor compliance with cyber security policies and standards.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and recommend improvement plans.

Skills

Cyber Security Standards knowledge

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

Cyber Security Specialist (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Duration : 12 months

Key Accountabilities and Decision: Continually review and update security policies, standards, and guidelines in response to the ever-changing cyber threats in coordination with Enterprise Risk Management team.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized university.

At least one professional Information Security Qualification: CISM / CISA / CISSP / CEH.

Monitor and drive compliance to internal and global cyber security related policies and standards Baseline controls and applicable laws and regulations.

Coordinate stakeholders to deliver on targets or agreed business outcomes.

Coordinate periodic independent assurance of critical products and services.

Experience: At least 2+ years proven experience with Cyber Security related Standards (ISO, PCI-DSS, etc.)

Proven experience with GDPR, Data Protection laws, CBK guidelines on Cyber Security amongst others.

At least 2+ years of hands‑on experience in managing Cyber Security technologies and operations.

Coordinating implementation of recommendations from independent assessments.

Conduct cyber risk assessments to determine cyber risk profile and define treatment plans.

Recommend cyber security services improvement plans.

Coordinate projects handover process within the cyber security functions.

Continually review, implementation and improvements of the user access governance process.

Coordinate periodic cyber security knowledge.