IT Risk and Security Analyst

SUMMARY:
Join the Team as an IT Risk and Security Analyst!
Gijima Staffing Solutions is excited to announce an incredible opportunity on behalf of our client, a leading giant in the Wholesale/Retail industry.
We are seeking talented Capetonians to join their team as an IT Risk and Security Analyst.
Don't miss this chance to elevate your career! Apply by:
28 July 2024.

POSITION INFO:
To support delivery of the IT Risk and Cyber Security programs. The analyst plays two critical roles in support of these programs; to enable IT team-embedded security analysis and business enablement, and to drive risk management. This role looks to streamline risk and security processes in support of quality and speedy delivery in a complex and busy IT environment. The role requires some technical understanding and a passion for proactive risk and security management.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)
• Up to 8 years relevant experience in IT, IT risk, IT assurance and/or cyber security
• Relevant qualifications and certifications such as CISM, CISA, CRISC or CISSP
• Knowledge of IT and cyber security landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
• Aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends, and best practices, and apply findings
• Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly
• Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information
• Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues to enhance performance throughout the organisation
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to adapt to change
• A relentless pursuit of risk reduction
• Autonomy and a proactive approach to work
• Experience with IT GRC tools
• The ability to say ‘yes, but’ and guide teams towards solutions that apply the right level of risk, governance, and security

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