Cyber Security Risk Analyst
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Job description
South African Reserve Bank is hiring a Cyber Security Risk Analyst — a full-time, based in Pretoria, South Africa role. Apply directly on South African Reserve Bank's careers page below.
(1920) Cyber Security Risk Analyst - BSTD
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Brief description
To drive a cyber and information security risk assessment methodology across the group that incorporates threat, risk and control assessments augmented by incident management and audit finding information.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
To plan and prioritise information and cyber security risk assessments across the group.
To collect and compile all needed business area function, process and technical risk information to appropriately scope and plan for all assessments.
To identify the information assets across the group and rate the potential impact related to the breach of confidentiality, integrity or availability whilst integrating with the business continuity impact rating process as far as possible.
To integrate with the threat assessment process by working with the Threat Analyst to ensure an appropriate threat landscape for use in the business risk process.
To assist the threat analyst in identifying and rating vulnerabilities and controls related to threats.
To identify applicable risks and deriving the residual likelihood of success and business impact rating through facilitating discussion with the subject matter experts and applicable business areas.
To maintain and report on the SARB Risk Universe through thorough, concise and reliable risk assessment reports, including risk mitigation plans for departments.
To stay abreast of theoretical and applied developments in the field of information security risk management and analyse the implications of these changes for the work of the department and make specific proposals on how these developments might be applied to improve current practices.
To engage with stakeholders across the SARB group at different levels of seniority, displaying the ability to solicit information as well as convey and explain information fluently.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Cyber Security Risk Analyst at South African Reserve Bank?
The required skills for Cyber Security Risk Analyst at South African Reserve Bank include: Cybersecurity, Auditing.
What is the seniority level for Cyber Security Risk Analyst at South African Reserve Bank?
Cyber Security Risk Analyst at South African Reserve Bank is a Mid Level level position.
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