IT Risk and Security Analyst

Recruiter:

Gijima Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000351/KP

Date posted:

Friday, July 19, 2024

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

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

Responsible for embedding IT and cyber risk management into IT teams:
o Integrate into the IT teams and establish yourself as a trusted advisor and assurance provider, not a policeman. And work as part of the extended IT Risk management function to:
o Promote a risk conscious mindset through stakeholder engagement and awareness
o Proactively identify, track, and manage IT and cyber risks
o Coordinate internal and external audits
o Help monitor compliance to policies and standards
o Report on the status of risks, remediation, and progress to IT management
o Engage in projects and help deliver risk-related activities such as third-party risk assessments
o Leverage the IT GRC tool to manage and report on risk items
o Be the go-to person in the team to help the team help themselves manage risk

Responsible for cyber security analysis and coordination within IT teams:
o Be the first point of call for helping coordinate cyber security activities as part of projects and change within the IT team
o Leverage group security frameworks, policies, standards, and architecture to support the IT team in delivering change under the guiding principles of ‘shift left’ and ‘security by default’
o Support the IT team’s operational change requirements where relevant with guidance and advice
o Coordinate all these activities with the broader security team
o Identify and define security requirements for the IT team, for the broader security team to execute

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