Data Security Specialist

1 day ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Penny The Recruiter Full time

Penny The Recruiter is seeking a skilled Data Security Specialist to support and monitor cybersecurity initiatives and controls in the region.

The ideal candidate will have experience in application of Information Security frameworks such as the ISO series, SANS20, NIST, and the ISF control framework. They should also be proficient in conducting risk assessments that rely on outside penetration testing support and have expertise in information security training and awareness concepts and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and monitor cybersecurity initiatives and controls in the region.
  • Collaborate with regional IT and security teams to implement security measures and protocols.
  • Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for regional assets and systems.
  • Facilitate security awareness training for regional employees.
  • Respond to and investigate security incidents in the region.

Requirements:

  1. An undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in computer science, business informatics, engineering/technology or equivalent.
  2. Professional certifications and experience in Information Security from industry standard security frameworks: ISACA, BCS, CIPP, ITIL, Crest, ISC2, COMPTIA, and key security vendors including Microsoft, Crowdstrike, Qualys, IBM.


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