Information Security Analyst

Data Centrix; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst for a 12-month contract in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in risk assessments and knowledge of various Information Security frameworks. Responsibilities include monitoring cybersecurity initiatives, conducting security assessments, and facilitating training for employees. This role is crucial for maintaining regional cybersecurity compliance and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ years experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Professional certifications in Information Security essential.
• Experience with application of Information Security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate to implement security measures.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses.
• Facilitate security awareness training.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents.

Skills

Risk assessments

Incident response

Cybersecurity awareness training

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in computer science or equivalent

Tools

ISO27000 series

SANS20

NIST

ISF control framework

ISACA

ITIL

Microsoft security tools

Crowdstrike

Qualys

IBM security tools

Job description

Managed Talent Solutions client in the mining sector is looking for a Information Security Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract. Must have +6 years experience in conducting risk assessments that rely on outside penetration testing support and application of common Information Security Frameworks such as the ISO27000 series, SANS20, NIST and the ISF control framework.

POSITION INFO : Requirements :

• An undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in computer science, business informatics, / technology or equivalent Â
• Professional certifications and experience in Information Security from industry standard security frameworks : ISACA, BCS, CIPP, ITIL, Crest, ISC2, COMPTIA and key security vendors including Microsoft, Crowdstrike, Qualys, IBM.
• Must have experience in appliocation of Information Security frameworks such as the ISO27000 series, SANS20, NIST and the ISF control framework
• Conducting risk assessments that rely on outside penetration testing support
• Information security training and awareness concepts and delivery
• Incident response and crisis management concepts experience

 Key responsibilities :

• Support and monitor cybersecurity initiatives and controls in the region
• Collaborate with regional IT and security teams to implement security measures and protocols
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for regional assets and systems
• Facilitate security awareness training for regional employees
• Respond to and investigate security incidents in the region
• Stay updated with regional cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements

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Security Analyst • Johannesburg, South Africa