On-Site Information Security Risk Analyst (Kimberley)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Information Security Risk Analyst to identify, assess and manage security risks across a Kimberley-based organization. You will collaborate with IT and business units to ensure risks are understood, mitigated, and reported effectively, adopting established risk management frameworks.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in information security risk management, familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST/COBIT, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in information security risk management or a related compliance role.
• Solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Familiarity with information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or COBIT.
• Knowledge of common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct information security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize information security risks based on potential impact and likelihood.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing security controls and recommend improvements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the information security risk register.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security policies, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare regular reports on information security risks and mitigation efforts for management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into project lifecycles.
• Stay updated on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management best practices.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to information security risk.

Skills

InfoSec risk management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Information Security Risk Analyst to identify, assess and manage security risks across a Kimberley-based organization. You will collaborate with IT and business units to ensure risks are understood, mitigated, and reported effectively, adopting established risk management frameworks.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in information security risk management, familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST/COBIT, and strong analytical and communication skills.