Security Analyst

3 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Biovac Full time

**BIOVAC**is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous **Security Analyst**to join a goal-oriented team **QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED**: **Required**: - Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field **Preferred**: - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP - Training or experience in GxP, ISO 27001, or NIST frameworks - Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated industries **Experience needed to deliver the role seamlessly**: - Minimum 5 years experience in IT security operations or cyber-security analysis - Experience in threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management - Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and log analysis tools - Familiarity with patch management, identity access management, and risk assessment processes **Preferred**: - Experience supporting GxP-compliant environments - Exposure to regulatory frameworks (GDPR, POPIA, ISO 27001, NIST) - Knowledge of secure configurations and system hardening practices **KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE**: **Core Technical Delivery**: **Security Monitoring and Incident Response** - Monitor and analyze security alerts from various systems and tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) - Investigate potential incidents and coordinate remediation with relevant teams - Maintain an incident response plan and participate in simulations or tabletop exercises - Document incidents, lessons learned, and develop preventive measures **Vulnerability and Risk Management** - Perform regular vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and patch validation - Track remediation of vulnerabilities and report on closure progress - Support IT teams in secure configurations and system hardening - Maintain risk registers and contribute to mitigation planning **Access Control and Compliance** - Support user access reviews, segregation of duties, and privileged account monitoring - Ensure alignment with regulatory and internal security requirements - Maintain documentation for audits and compliance checks - Contribute to policy and procedure development **Contribute to cyber-security awareness initiatives and user training** - Research and recommend new security technologies and best practices - Support audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing - Drive continuous improvement in incident response and monitoring capabilities **Quality Management** - Ensure all security processes are aligned with GxP, GMP, and data integrity requirements - Support audits and ensure findings are addressed promptly - Maintain documentation for incidents, CAPAs, and security validations **Application Deadline: 30 November 2025** **_Disclaimer:_** - For detailed information on data handling, please review our privacy notice:_

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