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Information Security Analyst
Job Location:
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
17 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Secure the Future. Lead the Defence.
Were looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist who doesnt just monitor threats you shape how we stop them.
If you thrive in complex environments enjoy solving hard security problems and want to mentor the next generation of security professionals this is your role.
Youll work at the intersection of security operations technology risk and innovation. Youll own critical security platforms drive continuous improvement and provide expert guidance that helps the business move fast safely.
What Youll Do
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex security technology issues while keeping critical systems stable and available
- Monitor configure and optimise enterprise security solutions (SIEM firewalls endpoint cloud IAM and more)
- Analyse security logs alerts and reports to detect threats and anomalies early
- Independently implement and validate low medium and high-risk security changes
- Identify and mitigate information security risks while ensuring compliance with policies standards and regulations
- Review projects and designs to make sure security is built in from the start
- Run Proof of Concepts and evaluate emerging security technologies
- Mentor and coach Information Security Analysts and Administrators
- Build strong relationships with business stakeholders technology teams and vendors
- Represent the organisation at security forums and share industry insights
Requirements
What You Bring
- Matric Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree (NQF 7) in IT Computer Science Information Security Cybersecurity or Engineering
- CISSP and CISM (both mandatory)
- 1015 years in IT with 35 years specialising in Information Security technologies
- At least 2 years in a senior technical or specialist role
- Hands-on experience implementing and supporting enterprise security solutions
- Strong background in security operations governance risk and compliance
- Experience mentoring technical teams
Advantageous:
- CEH CompTIA Security GIAC certifications Microsoft Security certifications CCSP or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor. Banking or financial services experience is a strong plus.
- Ideal Candidate Profile
- You are independent technically strong and commercially aware. You can deep-dive into a security incident one moment and present clear recommendations to stakeholders the next. You stay current with emerging threats and technologies and you enjoy lifting the capability of the team around you.
Required Skills:
CISSP Certificate CISM Certificate MIS Security Implementing SIEM
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems Finance or related discipline
