Information Security Analyst

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to shape how we stop threats, mentor a security team, and lead security initiatives across operations, risk, and technology. You will own critical platforms, drive improvements, and provide expert guidance to enable fast, safe business progress.

The ideal candidate has CISSP and CISM, 10–15 years in IT with 3–5 years in security, hands-on experience across SIEM, firewalls, IAM, and cloud, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in IT, with 3–5 years specialising in information security technologies.
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting enterprise security solutions.
• Strong background in security operations, governance, risk, and compliance.
• Experience mentoring technical teams.
• CISSP and CISM certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security technology issues while keeping critical systems stable and available.
• Monitor, configure, and optimise enterprise security solutions (SIEM, firewalls, endpoint, cloud, IAM, and more).
• Analyse security logs, alerts, and reports to detect threats and anomalies early.
• Independently implement and validate low, medium, and high-risk security changes.
• Identify and mitigate information security risks while ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
• Review projects and designs to ensure security is built in from the start.
• Run Proof of Concepts and evaluate emerging security technologies.
• Mentor and coach Information Security Analysts and Administrators.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors.
• Represent the organisation at security forums and share industry insights.

Skills

Threat detection

Security operations

Incident response

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

CISSP

CISM

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Info Security

Job description

Secure the Future. Lead the Defence. We’re looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist who doesn’t just monitor threats — you shape how we stop them. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving hard security problems, and want to mentor the next generation of security professionals, this is your role. You’ll work at the intersection of security operations, technology, risk, and innovation. You’ll own critical security platforms, drive continuous improvement, and provide expert guidance that helps the business move fast — safely.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security technology issues while keeping critical systems stable and available
• Monitor, configure, and optimise enterprise security solutions (SIEM, firewalls, endpoint, cloud, IAM, and more)
• Analyse security logs, alerts, and reports to detect threats and anomalies early
• Independently implement and validate low, medium, and high-risk security changes
• Identify and mitigate information security risks while ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulations
• Review projects and designs to make sure security is built in from the start
• Run Proof of Concepts and evaluate emerging security technologies
• Mentor and coach Information Security Analysts and Administrators
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors
• Represent the organisation at security forums and share industry insights

Requirements

What You Bring

• Matric + Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in IT, Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Engineering
• CISSP and CISM (both mandatory)
• 10–15 years in IT, with 3–5 years specialising in Information Security technologies
• At least 2 years in a senior technical or specialist role
• Hands‑on experience implementing and supporting enterprise security solutions
• Strong background in security operations, governance, risk, and compliance
• Experience mentoring technical teams
• Advantageous: CEH, CompTIA Security+, GIAC certifications, Microsoft Security certifications, CCSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor. Banking or financial services experience is a strong plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are independent, technically strong, and commercially aware. You can deep-dive into a security incident one moment and present clear recommendations to stakeholders the next. You stay current with emerging threats and technologies, and you enjoy lifting the capability of the team around you.