Cyber Senior Analyst

Date: 5 days ago

City: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Contract type: Full time

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Cyber Security consulting and technology assurance practice. Cyber Security is a part of wider Technology Assurance practice.
The cyber security senior analyst is responsible for assisting with scoping, planning and executing Cyber Security internal audit and consulting reviews for a variety of complex client environments.
Experience in performing IT/ Cyber Security reviews at internal audit and advisory clients are advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Applying appropriate methodologies and skills to test general IT and cyber security controls in order to execute on a variety of cyber security related engagements
Research and apply leading practices to aid clients in mitigating emerging cyber security risks
Document working papers and reports in line with expected quality requirements
Adherence to firm and professional risk and engagement management processes
Develop internal and external client relationships.
Client liaison and problem solving.
Ability to identify and convert potential business development / sales opportunities.
Reporting of findings to key stakeholders, as well as investigating mitigating controls and procedures for control deficiencies.

Skills

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Ability to collaborate, learn and work with cross functional teams.
Time management, discipline, accountability, self-motivation and eagerness are vital skills
Ability to build sound internal and external relationships
Enquiring mind and maintaining professional scepticism
Analytical, stable and logical thinker
Excellent client relationship development skills
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to work under pressure
Proficiency in documentation, report writing and documentation, including self-review.
Ability to identify potential business development / sales opportunities.
Ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority.
Strong administration, troubleshooting, prioritisation, and organizational skills and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Personal Attributes

Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
Team player
Ability to adapt, multi-task and work on multiple engagement simultaneously.
Ability to work under pressure while still delivering high quality work.
Social skills, willingness and experience in being a team player and dealing with people from a various backgrounds and areas across the company, but also possess the ability to work independently

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

IT or Cyber Security-related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of Cyber Security Audit and Consulting experience is advantageous.
Industry certification highly desirable (CEH, PenTest+, Security+, etc)
Experience with technical and governance aspects of Cyber Security
Familiarity with leading cyber security-related frameworks and standards (ISO, NIST, ISF, etc) – as well as the practical application thereof.
Experience with Operation Technology (OT) cyber security advantageous.

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