Information Security Consultant

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to client sites

Competitive contract rate

Exposure to diverse industries

Cutting-edge security technologies

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Information Security Consultant to deliver on-site advisory services for client operations in Durban. You will assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and translate complex security concepts into actionable business recommendations for diverse clients.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, deep security domain knowledge, and industry certifications (CISSP/CISA/CRISC).

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of information security consulting or advisory experience.
• Deep knowledge across network, application, data privacy and cloud security.
• Proven track record delivering complex security projects.
• Excellent presentation and client relationship skills.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISC) are essential.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth security assessments including risk analysis and threat modeling.
• Develop tailored security strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Advise on security controls and technologies to mitigate threats.
• Assist clients in incident response planning and business continuity.
• Deliver security training and awareness to client personnel.
• Prepare and present reports with findings to senior management.

Skills

Security consulting

Client facing

Risk analysis

Incident response

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

CISSP

CISA

CRISC

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant to provide expert advisory services for their operations in Durban . This is an on-site role requiring your presence at their facilities to deliver strategic security guidance and implement solutions. You will assess security risks, develop mitigation strategies, and advise on best practices to protect sensitive company data and systems. This role demands a high level of expertise, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business recommendations. You will be crucial in enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth security assessments, including risk analysis, threat modeling, and compliance reviews.
• Develop tailored security strategies and roadmaps for clients based on their specific needs and industry regulations.
• Advise on the implementation of security controls and technologies to protect against cyber threats.
• Assist clients in developing and refining their incident response plans and business continuity strategies.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to client personnel on security best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and technical teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in information security consulting or a similar advisory role.
• Deep understanding of various security domains: network security, application security, data privacy, and cloud security.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex security projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC) are essential.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive contract rate.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and industries.
• Exposure to cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies.
• Project-based engagement offering varied and challenging work.
• Travel opportunities to client sites.