Information Security Officer

6 months ago

Claremont, South Africa Kurtosys Full time

ABOUT US:
Kurtosys provides asset and wealth managers with a data and content publication platform that enables the construction and distribution of critical sales, marketing, and client reporting materials. Founded in 2002, Kurtosys operates across four global offices. Underpinned by a global information security management system with annual SOC2 Type II audits and ISO27001 certification, the Kurtosys team has a deep understanding of working at scale with data, information design, industry regulations and compliance issues.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
As a junior Information Security Officer, or someone who wishes to transition into security, you will work closely with our Senior Information Security team to protect our sensitive information and systems from unauthorised access, breaches, and cyber threats. You will play a crucial role in implementing security measures, monitoring security events, and educating staff on security best practices.

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO:

- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of information security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential risks and weaknesses in our systems and networks.
- Monitor security events and incidents, investigate security breaches, and coordinate response efforts.
- Assist in the development and implementation of security awareness training programs for employees.
- Help enforce compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, DORA, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and incident response plans.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in information security and share knowledge with the team.
- Provide support during security audits and assessments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CISO.

THE NON-NEGOTIABLES:

- Some experience in information security, either through entry-level security officer positions or cloud engineering roles.
- Knowledge of information security principles, practices, technologies, and standards.
- Familiarity with common security tools such as WAFs, intrusion detection systems, DLP controls etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

THE NICE TO HAVE'S:

- Experience with security incident and event management (SIEM) tools.
- Familiarity with cloud security principles and best practices, particularly in AWS.
- Experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques.
- Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks beyond the basic requirements, such as ISO 27001 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).

BENEFITS:

- No Dress Code
- Open Culture
- Flexible Work Hours
- Group Risk Cover
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 20 Days Paid Leave
- Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
- Access To Learning Platforms
- Working With Experts Across the Globe
- Home Internet Allowance

FINAL THOUGHTS:

- We are an international SaaS based fintech company.
- We work with up-to-date technology, promote from within wherever possible, and encourage our team members to use initiative, think out the box and share their ideas.
- We aim to transform how our customers - which includes the world's most prestigious financial services firms - drive engagement with their audiences.
- Our aim is to give our customers the ability to target, knowledge share and nurture their community of prospects and clients to develop long standing relationships.

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