Senior Information Security Analyst: Strategy & Innovation

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an Information Security Analyst III to provide expert guidance on complex security technologies, identify risks, and ensure effective controls across the organisation.

You will collaborate with business and IT teams, evaluate new technologies, mentor junior staff, and drive security improvements on large-scale initiatives. The role offers exposure to strategic security initiatives and career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years IT experience required
• Minimum 2 years in a senior technical role
• 3-5 years in information security technologies
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis and guidance on complex information security issues and technologies
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to implement secure solutions
• Analyse security logs, reports, and system events to identify risks and security improvements
• Evaluate, test, and support the implementation of new security technologies and solutions
• Participate in proof-of-concept and research initiatives for emerging security technologies
• Create, maintain, and review security standards, procedures, and controls
• Monitor environments to ensure compliance with information security policies and standards
• Implement security-related changes and manage security risk remediation activities
• Review project documentation and ensure security requirements are appropriately addressed
• Provide technical mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing to analysts and administrators
• Assist with vendor engagements and technology selection processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across security processes, systems, and controls

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Influence security practices

Education

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or Information Security

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Information Security Technologies

Security Policies and Governance

Threats and Vulnerabilities

Security Monitoring and Incident Analysis

Risk Management

Networking Fundamentals

Secure SDLC

Vendor Management

Data Analysis and Reporting

Job description

Network Finance seeks an Information Security Analyst III to provide expert guidance on complex security technologies, identify risks, and ensure effective controls across the organisation.

You will collaborate with business and IT teams, evaluate new technologies, mentor junior staff, and drive security improvements on large-scale initiatives. The role offers exposure to strategic security initiatives and career growth in a dynamic environment.