Information Security Analyst

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,171,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd, a leading financial technology company in Sandton, seeks a Senior Information Security Analyst to strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure. This hybrid role requires deep incident management expertise and hands-on security engineering experience.

You will engage with stakeholders, guide security best practices, and drive secure product implementation. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and shaping security standards throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security or related field.
• Strong understanding of security protocols and practices.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and incident management skills.
• Solid technical knowledge incl. TCP/IP, R, and C programming.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to share knowledge on new products and solutions.
• Leverage networks to manage, resolve, and prevent information security incidents.
• Propose cost-effective security solutions within budget.
• Negotiate with vendors for security technologies and services.
• Oversee security changes, assess risks and implement controls.
• Develop and maintain security processes, procedures and standards.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to career development in security.

Skills

Information security

Stakeholder management

Incident management

TCP/IP

C programming

Job description

Join a pioneering organization at the forefront of financial technology and banking innovation, committed to safeguarding client assets and ensuring the integrity of digital financial services. Our client, a leader in the financial sector, seeks an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to bolster their cybersecurity initiatives and support critical infrastructure within a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing on new products and solutions.

• Leverage expertise and internal networks to manage, resolve, and prevent information security incidents.

• Capture timesheets and claims accurately and promptly.

• Propose cost-effective security solutions that meet organizational requirements and stay within budget.

• Contribute to negotiations with vendors for new and existing technologies and services.

• Participate in research and development activities related to specific information security technologies.

• Oversee implementation of security changes, assessing for shortcomings and risks.

• Identify, evaluate, and set selection criteria for new security products.

• Assist in the implementation and handover of new security solutions.

• Develop, review, and maintain relevant security processes, procedures, and standards.

• Support the achievement of business strategies, objectives, and core values.

• Foster skills development and knowledge sharing across teams.

• Provide technical mentoring to junior staff.

• Contribute to defining career streams and role requirements within the security domain.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of 10+ years in information security, with a strong background in banking, financial services, fintech, or IT.

• Solid understanding of security protocols and practices.

• Experience in building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Excellent problem-solving and incident management skills.

• Strong technical knowledge including familiarity with TCP/IP, R, and programming in C.

• Analytical skills with a focus on data analysis.

• Effective communication and writing abilities.

Nice to Have:

• Additional certifications in information security or related fields.

• Experience in negotiating with technology vendors.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from R850p/h to R1200p/h (cost to company) with negotiability.

• Hybrid work model promoting flexibility.

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a leading financial organization.

• Supportive environment that encourages professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Take this chance to influence security practices at a top-tier financial organization and advance your career in a senior technical role.