Senior IT Governance and Risk Management Specialist

17 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Numata Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Governance and Risk Management Specialist to join our team at Numata. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in IT governance, risk management, and compliance to drive business growth and enhance overall IT operations.

About the Role
  • This role will lead the design and implementation of IT governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential threats.
Key Responsibilities:IT Governance and Compliance
  • Design and enforce IT governance frameworks, including CIS, ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
Risk Management and Reporting
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate IT and cybersecurity risks using industry-recognized frameworks.
  • Maintain an up-to-date risk register and generate detailed risk management reports for stakeholders.
Cybersecurity Analysis
  • Conduct risk and control assessments for threat and vulnerability management, recommending mitigation strategies to strengthen security controls.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans for timely resolution of security incidents.
Business and Systems Analysis
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, translating them into technical solutions and system specifications.
  • Develop process flows, use cases, and technical specifications for system upgrades and integrations, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
System Implementation and Optimization
  • Align systems with security requirements and business objectives, recommending system optimizations based on data-driven insights.
  • Participate in system testing, validation, and troubleshooting, ensuring high-quality delivery.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of GRC frameworks (CIS, ISO, NIST, COBIT), security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS), and business process modeling techniques (BPMN, UML).
  • Analytical skills with proven experience in risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and translating business needs into technical requirements.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams.
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects involving IT governance, cybersecurity, and business process improvements.
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