Cybersecurity Assurance and Compliance Specialist

PerformIT Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Company based in Port Elizabeth (PE) is seeking a Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Specialist to lead information security governance, risk management, compliance, and security assurance activities across the organization.

You will drive certification programs (SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, CMMC where applicable), maintain audit readiness, coordinate audits with external bodies, and manage the cybersecurity risk register with IT, Legal, HR, Internal Audit and business partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, information security, IT audit, risk governance or compliance.
• 3+ years supporting SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, CMMC, NIST 800-171, audits.
• Experience managing compliance documentation, evidence collection, and audit coordination.
• Experience risk assessments and maintaining risk registers.
• Experience responding to customer cybersecurity questionnaires and security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Certification Management
• Audit & Assurance Management
• Customer Security Assurance
• Cyber Risk Management
• Governance & Security Program Support

Skills

Cybersecurity

GRC

Risk management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Microsoft 365

Policy management platforms

Audit documentation tools

Job description

Global Company based in PE is looking for a Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Specialist to join their team.

Summary of Position:

The Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting information security governance, risk management, compliance, and security assurance activities across the organization. The role works closely with Global IT, Legal,HR, Internal Audit, business stakeholders, and third-party partners to maintain and improve the organization's security program.

This role is responsible for maintaining and advancing our security certification programs, including SOC 2 Type II, CMMC Level 2, and ISO/IEC 27001, while ensuring continuous audit readiness and compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.

The Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, certification bodies, customer security assessments, and internal stakeholders. The role will also oversee enterprise cyber risk management
activities, maintain the cybersecurity risk register, and coordinate remediation efforts across business and technology teams.

This position requires a strong background in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable business processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Compliance & Certification Management
• Audit & Assurance Management
• Customer Security Assurance
• Cyber Risk Management
• Governance & Security Program Support

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT audit, risk management, governance, or compliance.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience supporting one or more of the following:
• SOC 2
• ISO/IEC 27001
• CMMC
• NIST 800-171
• Internal or external audits
• Security certification programs
• Experience managing compliance documentation, evidence collection, and audit coordination.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and maintaining risk registers.
• Experience responding to customer cybersecurity questionnaires and security assessments.

TECHNICAL AND SOFTWARE SKILLS:

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 productivity and collaboration tools, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Comfortable with governance, risk, compliance, policy management, reporting, and documentation platforms.
• Able to read and interpret business cases, project plans, risk reports, policies, procedures, training materials, and audit documentation.
• Able to prepare clear written summaries,

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, professional certification, and relevant
  experience may be considered.