Cybersecurity & Risk Specialist (Coordinator Level) (CPT Onsite)

In brief

Overview This role is for a Cybersecurity & Risk Specialist at a Coordinator Level, located onsite in Cape Town. The position is with Datafin Recruitment, acting on behalf of a reputable Travel & Tourism Agency. The primary focus of the role is to manage technology and Information Security risks while ensuring appropriate security controls are maintained. The specialist will coordinate daily Cybersecurity, Information Security, compliance, and technology risk activities, collaborating closely with the Technology & Digital Transformation team and business stakeholders. What you will do * **Cybersecurity, Risk & Governance:** * Assist with identifying and assessing technology and information security risks. * Maintain risk registers, action plans, and security documentation. * Support the implementation and review of security policies, procedures, and controls. * Assist with POPIA and information security compliance activities. * Support security audits and follow up on remediation actions. * Prepare reports and updates on Cybersecurity risks and activities. * **Security & Incident Support:** * Assist with monitoring security alerts, vulnerabilities, and security controls. * Support Microsoft 365 security activities, including MFA and Conditional Access. * Assist with Cybersecurity incident management and escalation. * Track vulnerability and security remediation activities. * **Technology & Digital Projects:** * Support technology projects by identifying security and risk considerations. * Assist with security assessments of new technologies, cloud, and SaaS solutions. * Support the application of appropriate security controls within digital initiatives. * **Third-Party Risk:** * Assist with supplier and third-party security assessments. * Support the review and tracking of security requirements and risks relating to service providers. * **Awareness & Resilience:** * Support Cybersecurity awareness and cyber hygiene initiatives. * Assist with security training and phishing awareness activities. * Support business continuity and disaster recovery activities and testing. * Assist with tracking actions arising from security and continuity exercises. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualifications:** * Degree or Diploma in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science or a related field NQF 6–7. * **Experience/Skills:** * 3–5 Years' relevant experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, technology risk, IT governance, compliance or a related environment. * Practical understanding of Information Security, Risk Management and Governance. * Understanding of POPIA and information protection principles. * **Advantageous:** * Exposure to Microsoft 365 security, including MFA, Conditional Access or Defender. * Exposure to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS. * Exposure to vulnerability management, audits, third-party risk, business continuity or disaster recovery. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a proactive and dependable professional who takes ownership and follows through. They should handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion, be organised and detail-oriented, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This individual should adopt a practical, solutions-focused approach, be capable of working independently while collaborating effectively, and be comfortable working in a changing technology environment. A strong sense of curiosity and a willingness to learn are also key attributes. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/cybersecurity-risk-specialist-coordinator-level-cpt-onsite-datafin-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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