(794) Cyber Security Risk Analyst at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• To develop cyber frameworks / standards /and guidelines for adoption across the industry.
• Apply appropriate analytical techniques, methodologies and technologies to meet the research objectives. 
• Produce intelligence outputs to provide an accurate depiction of the current threat landscape and associated risk. 
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders regarding current and developing cyber threats. 
• To plan and coordinate intelligence-based CIS (cyber and information security) penetration testing assessments (advanced simulated cyber-attacks) across the sector i.e. Banks, Insurance, and Market Infrastructures.
• To develop project methodologies for external consultants to perform advanced simulated cyber-attacks on the financial sector. 
• Identify, collect, collate, analyse and document cyber security threats to the financial sector using threat intelligence feeds from multiple sources. 
• Plan and prioritise work in conjunction with team lead and other stakeholders. 
• Conduct ongoing research into legislative and best practice cybersecurity requirements.
• Review risk and threat information in order to identify applicable gaps in the industry. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• A minimum of a Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Security, Information Technology or an equivalent relevant qualification. 
• At least eight years’ experience in an Information security or IT Risk / cybersecurity governance environment.
• Solid knowledge of risk management, compliance and Information security governance.
• Have exposure to cyber risk frameworks. 
• Be familiar with relevant legislation.
• Understanding of Cyber Risk Trends.
• Knowledge of leading cyber / information security best prac