IT Security Analyst

Recruiter:

The Skills Mine

Job Ref:

752167

Date posted:

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Requirements: Diploma or NQF Level 6 qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field. Up to 3 years of relevant experience in IT security or information security. Essential experience with ISO 27001 certification, consulting, and advisory activities. Preferred ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) certification. Preferred Microsoft Azure Security Technologies AZ-500 certification. Experience in IT security operational execution, including security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgment, communication, integrity, and advisory capabilities. Responsibilities: Conduct IT security log analysis and monitor security events for potential threats and incidents. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to investigate and resolve identified malware and security incidents. Maintain security incident records, perform initial assessments, and support incident response investigations and remediation. Lead annual vulnerability scanning and penetration testing activities. Analyse information security risks and recommend appropriate solutions to protect information against unauthorised access, modification, destruction, or disclosure. Log and manage information security risks, track remediation measures, provide stakeholder updates, and escalate critical risks. Conduct periodic risk and vulnerability assessments, document findings, and track remediation activities. Coordinate and support internal and external ISO 27001 audits, including documentation preparation, scheduling, and follow-up on findings. Develop, maintain, and update ISO 27001 compliance documentation, including the Statement of Applicability, risk treatment plans, asset inventories, and ISMS documentation. Monitor compliance with ISO 27001 and other relevant information security standards, reporting nonconformities and supporting corrective actions. Administer information security governance documentation, policies, access controls, security audits, and service-provider compliance assessments. Provide information security advice to business units and assist with the development and delivery of security awareness training. Evaluate and test new technologies, security controls, policies, procedures, licensing, and project capabilities to ensure security requirements are met. Analyse internal and external cyber threats, recommend infrastructure improvements, maintain awareness of emerging threats and technologies, and ensure security throughout the DevSecOps lifecycle.

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