Security Analyst

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ABC Worldwide (AKA BRIP Careers Worldwide) Full time

Security Analyst

Hybrid role

Salary rand

Cape Town CBD office

Role Context

The Security Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's IT infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive information, and ensuring compliance with relevant security policies and regulations. The role involves monitoring and analyzing security systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing appropriate measures to prevent data breaches and cyber-attacks.

Key Role Objective and Accountabilities

Security Monitoring and Analysis:

  • Monitor security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and data loss prevention (DLP) systems
  • Analyse security alerts and logs to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
  • Investigate security incidents and breaches, conducting thorough forensic analysis

Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management:

  • Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses
  • Implement and maintain vulnerability management processes

Incident Response:

  • Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures
  • Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external partners
  • Document incidents and response actions, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvement

Security Policy and Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with relevant security policies, standards, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001)
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies and procedures
  • Conduct security awareness training for employees

Reporting and Documentation:

  • Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risk assessments
  • Maintain accurate documentation of security systems, policies, and procedures
  • Provide regular updates to management on the status of the organization's security posture

Essential Experience, Knowledge & Skills

  • 2-4 Years in Security Related discipline
  • Related Cyber Security Certifications
  • Highly skilled in the Azure Stack including Sentinel and Defender
  • Good communications skills, especially to 3rd party providers
  • Good understanding of Incident Management / Incident Response
  • Good awareness of Vulnerability Management
  • Abilities to write Playbooks and processes to a very high standard
  • Awareness of Frameworks, such as ISO27001, GDPR and NIST

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

  • ERP knowledge desirable, but not essential
  • Business Central desirable, but not essential

Key Attributes

Trust
: Builds trust through integrity, responsible actions, and honest relationships

Collaboration
: A great team player, who works collaboratively with others, from across the business

Respect
: Values others, treating everyone with dignity and professionalism

Passion
: Passionately cares about the success of the business. Shows energy, drive, and commitment to delivering success

Drive
: Highly motivated with an overwhelming desire to deliver innovative, intelligent, best in class solutions

Resilience
: Maintain laser focus when faced with complex, often ambiguous, and changing priorities

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