Junior IT Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst

SUMMARY:
Gijima Staffing Solutions on behalf of out client is recruiting for a Junior IT Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst to join the team for a long-term contract. This role report directly to the OCIO Manager and Risk, Security and Compliance Manager. Based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Certification in risk, information systems and/or security desired
• Skills and exposure to tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and Visio
• Ability to learn from training and on-the-job coaching

• The main tasks will include driving and co-ordinate deployment of (Information Risk Management) IRM standards, processes, tools and training
• Analyse deficiencies / gaps in the current IT security processes and procedures, motivate for process improvements and lead small security initiatives to rectify these.
• Perform some oversight on management reporting and dashboards on overall IT and IRM compliance.
• Help drive compliance by ensuring actionable plans promote compliance and risk management (IRM Plans).
• Support the co-ordination of Data Privacy (DP) program ensure compliance with local legislation and regulations by providing policies, procedures, controls and standards
• Support the Implementation, support and maintenance of IT security compliancy and monitoring technologies and drive action plan in case of deviations
• Coordinate action plans on non-compliancy issues with different support areas.
• Review IT security standards and policies on effectiveness.
• Building awareness of security controls, procedures, policies and best practices.
• Work with team to implement, track and monitor all changes required as a result of “Joiner, Mover, Leaver” requirements
• Document network, system, and application user access control procedures and update policies and processes as required
• Perform regular audits to ensure security practices are compliant