IT Risk

4 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

Our client in the retail industry based in Cape Town are seeking the skills of an IT Risk & Security Analyst

**Main job function**

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.

Responsible for embedding IT and cyber risk management into IT teams

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:
Promote a risk conscious mindset through stakeholder engagement and awareness

Proactively identify, track, and manage IT and cyber risks

Coordinate internal and external audits

Help monitor compliance to policies and standards

Report on the status of risks, remediation, and progress to IT management

Engage in projects and help deliver risk-related activities such as third-party risk assessments

Leverage the IT GRC tool to manage and report on risk items

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

Be the first point of call for helping coordinate cyber security activities as part of projects and change within the IT team

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’

Support the IT team’s operational change requirements where relevant with guidance and advice

Coordinate all these activities with the broader security team

Identify and define security requirements for the IT team, for the broader security team to execute

Qualifications:
Grade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)

**Experience**:
**Criteria**

**_Mandatory_**
- Grade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)
- Up to 8 years relevant experience in IT, IT risk, IT assurance and/or cyber security
- A relentless pursuit of risk reduction
- Autonomy and a proactive approach to work
- Experience with IT GRC tools

**_Advantageous_**

Relevant qualifications and certifications such as CISM, CISA, CRISC or CISSP

The zest for assisting outside of working hours when required

Knowledge of Company IT and cyber security landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies

Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape

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

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