IT Risk Analyst

1 week ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa On Point HR & Talent Solutions Full time R1 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year

IT Risk Analyst - Job Specification

The IT Risk Analyst works closely with Head of Information Technology system and management team and is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring technology-related risks within the organization. This role also assists ensures that IT systems, processes, and controls comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, while supporting risk mitigation strategies to safeguard information assets.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.

· years of experience in IT risk management, Cyber security,  IT audit, or IT governance.

· Knowledge of risk frameworks (NIST, COBIT, etc) and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Certifications

· CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)

· CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Skills & Experience

·
Hosting and infrastructure:
Knowledge and experience in IT infrastructure, networking protocols, cloud service models, core fundamentals and virtualization

·
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
: Knowledge and experience in security principles, risk management, and compliance standards.

·
Data Integrity & Backup
: Knowledge and experience of assessing data risks and mechanisms for preventing corruption and ensuring successful data backup and recovery.

· Systems development:
Knowledge and experience of
Agile frameworks
(Scrum, Kanban) and
DevOps practices and tools.

·
Regulatory and Risk frameworks:
Knowledge of risk frameworks (NIST, COBIT, etc) and regulatory environment

Key Responsibilities

Risk Identification & Assessment:

· Conduct regular IT risk assessments across systems, applications, and infrastructure.

· Identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and control gaps

Risk Monitoring & Reporting:

· Maintain and update the IT risk register.

· Prepare risk reports and dashboards for IT management and governance committees

Control Evaluation:

· Conduct regular IT control reviews and monitors to ensure effectiveness and compliance.

· Recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls

Compliance & Governance:

· Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, NIST).

· Support internal and external audits by providing risk-related documentation

Security Incident & Issue Management:

· Assist in investigating IT security incidents and control failures.

· Track remediation plans and verify closure of risk issues.

Policy & Framework Development:

· Compile, review and update IT risk management policies, standards, frameworks and procedures.

Disaster recovery and back-up plans

· Drafting and ensuring disaster recovery plans are comprehensive and up-to-date

· Involved in the coordinating and execution of disaster recovery (DR) testing activities.

Competency

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong policy development and documentation skills

· Attention to detail and sustained engagement.

· Good communication and reporting abilities.

· Ability to work collaboratively with IT and business stakeholders.

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