Security Analyst at Old Mutual

Job Description

This role supports the smooth running of the production applications and infrastructure and is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts. Security analysis, Security domains, Risk analysis

• Assesses information risk and facilitates remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the network, systems and applications.

• Reports on findings and recommendations for corrective action.

• Performs vulnerability assessments as assigned utilizing IT security tools and methodologies.

• Performs assessments of the IT security/risk posture within the IT network, systems and software applications.

• Identifies opportunities to reduce risk and documents remediation options regarding acceptance or mitigation of risk scenarios. Facilitates and monitors performance of risk remediation tasks, changes related to risk mitigation & reports on findings.

• Maintains oversight of IT and vendors regarding the security maintenance of their systems and applications.

• Provides weekly project status reports, including outstanding issues. The IT Security/Risk Analyst assists in all IT audits, IT risk assessments and regulatory compliance.

Job experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or related field required

• 2-4- years IT security or information security experience with a proven ability to engage with Senior Management

• Cyber security related certifications preferred, such as CEH, OSCP, CISM, CISA

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills