IT Risk and Security Consultant

6 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa IOCO Full time

At IOCO, we are seeking an experienced IT Risk and Security Analyst to support our IT Risk and Cyber Security programs. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in enabling IT team-embedded security analysis and business enablement, while driving risk management.

About the Role

We are looking for someone with up to 8 years of relevant experience in IT, IT Risk, IT assurance, and/or cyber security. Your expertise should include:

  • Understanding of IT GRC tools
  • Ability to coordinate internal and external audits
  • Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, policies, standards, and architecture

The successful candidate will have a relentless pursuit of risk reduction, autonomy, and a proactive approach to work. You will be responsible for:

  • Promoting a risk-conscious mindset through stakeholder engagement and awareness
  • Identifying, tracking, and managing IT and cyber risks
  • Helping monitor compliance to policies and standards
  • Reporting on the status of risks, remediation, and progress to IT management
Key Responsibilities

You will be the first point of call for helping coordinate cybersecurity activities as part of projects and change within the IT team. You will 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'. Additionally, you will:

  • Support the IT team's operational change requirements where relevant with guidance and advice
  • Coordinate all these activities with the broader security team

We offer a competitive salary of R1,200,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. This is a permanent position, located in Cape Town, with a hybrid work model.



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