Junior Virtual CISO (Cybersecurity Information Security Officer)

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Junior Virtual ISO (Information Security Officer)

Please note that we will consider candidates residing in other provinces

The Junior Virtual Information Security Officer is responsible for improving client cyber security maturity by providing risk-based feedback and advice formulated from the analysis of logs, alerts and the relevant control environment. Complex security concepts are to be discussed and presented to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Dedicated to keeping up to date with security trends and developments while identifying the potential for new initiatives and realising further improvement.

Experience

• 2 – 5 years of full-time work experience in Cyber Security or Information Technology with cyber security exposure
• A good understanding of technical IT domains such as IT architecture, development, or operations, with a clear and abiding interest in information security or system controls
• Experienced in reporting back to Business Stakeholders
• Good knowledge of information security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2 etc.) will be an added advantage

Qualifications

• All relevant IT qualifications/certifications will be considered

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your assigned environment and the improvement of its cybersecurity maturity/posture
• Work closely with cybersecurity analysts to understand technical issues and risks and translate these to a wider audience
• Investigate and analyse incidents and IOCs and formulate appropriate strategies to mitigate or resolve
• Work with your team to formulate and propose appropriate defensive actions that are recommended with respect to any identified risks
• Draft written reports, summarise technical information for a wider audience, and develop process documentation
• Build collaborative relationships with security stakeholders and representatives at clients to fulfil a trusted advisor role.

About you, the candidate

• Dedicated individual with a pennant for tenacity, following through on tasks with a passion for completeness
• You must have a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to learn or discover
• You work well in a team, but do not need constant supervision, and have good communication skills
• Good infrastructure and technology experience including demonstrable understanding of security operations
• You might be in a technical role, looking for your next step in career progression with long term ISO ambitions
• You have an understanding of Cybersecurity governance, policies, related standards and guidelines
• Able to adapt your communication depending on the audience, speaking both to technical and non-technical roles

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