IT Risk Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Elite Search and Selection Full time

Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs
- R 75 000 - R 85 000 Monthly Cost To Company- Role: IT Risk Manager / IT Manager
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Our client is a leader in the fast-growing and in-demand data, analytics and technology services market, delivering credible, unique and cutting-edge insights and solutions through their integrated fields of expertise. Their specialities include credit bureau services, background screening and vetting, data engineering and platform development, business intelligence and analytics, and consulting services.

**The role**:
They require an IT Manager/Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. The IT Risk Manager plays a key role in overseeing the use of technology within the company. Your role will include identifying potential risks and developing protocols that the staff must follow in order to reduce/ manage those risks. Part of the role involves ensuring that the IT systems are structured in a way that is effective for the company's business goals. You will ensure that the IT Systems are secure and if an attack occurs, it is your responsibility to ensure that the systems are not breached. In addition, you will act as the IT Manager as well, leading the IT Operations team with enhancements for the company, team capacity management (scheduling of work and priorities), ensuring the IT Operations Team is able to work efficiently and delivering large-scale projects on time with high quality. This is a great opportunity to join an exciting company which has exciting plans for the future as well as a wonderful and collaborative team culture

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology
- Microsoft Certifications
- Security Certifications
- CISA
- CISM
- CISSP (advantageous)
- CCSP (advantageous)
- 10 years working experience in various IT technologies
- 5 years of Management Experience.
- Working knowledge of vulnerability assessments
- Knowledge of IT Risk identification and assessment
- Knowledge and experience of IT governance frameworks e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO, CIS and NIST
- For more information please contact:

- Diane Schmucking


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