Information Security Consultant

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

💵 R450k - R650k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Cognisys

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Compliance

💼 Consulting

💰 Debt financing on 2023-04

Cybersecurity • Compliance • Consulting

Cognisys is a cybersecurity and compliance consultancy that provides governance, risk and compliance (GRC) services, CREST-accredited penetration testing, and vulnerability management. They act as a security and compliance partner (including vCISO engagements), and are a leading global service partner for Vanta, helping clients accelerate compliance like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Cognisys operates internationally with multiple regional teams and offices, offers remote and hybrid roles, and emphasizes agile, client-focused delivery for organisations ranging from startups to large enterprises.

📋 Description

• Lead the delivery of GRC consulting engagements across multiple clients and sectors • Contribute to security posture assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews • Assist in designing and implementing GRC programmes aligned to ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and related standards • Support clients through audit preparation, certification processes, and external assessments • Develop remediation plans and assist clients in tracking progress against agreed actions • Participate in and lead client workshops, risk assessments, and stakeholder sessions • Interpret security standards and regulations and translate requirements into practical recommendations • Develop policies, procedures, risk registers, control frameworks, and governance documentation • Contribute to the design and documentation of security controls and operating models • Help embed compliance activities into operational and technical processes • Conduct risk assessments and maintain supporting documentation • Produce high-quality client deliverables • Follow established methodologies, templates, and internal quality standards • Identify engagement improvements and manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines and scope expectations

🎯 Requirements

• 2–5 years’ experience in security, risk, compliance, or GRC-related roles • Practical experience with at least one framework such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, or similar standards • Experience supporting compliance or assurance initiatives (internal or client-facing) • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and organised manner • Analytical mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem solving • Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Consulting experience is highly desirable but not essential • Experience with GRC platforms including Vanta is desirable

🏖️ Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year plus 12 South African public holidays • 1 day of paid leave for your Birthday • Individual healthcare insurance plan • Access to an employee mental health and wellbeing platform • £2,000 annual training budget • Up to £2,000 per successful referral