Alternate Job Titles
Risk Analyst, IT Risk Analyst, Risk Control Consultant, Risk Assessment Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Threat Analyst
Job Level
Specialist
Functional Group
Software and Systems
Job Family
IT Security
Job Description
The Cyber Risk Analyst is responsible to:
- Monitor it at all times, and evaluate threats that could potentially breach the network.
- Conduct cyber risk assessment in support of technology initiatives.
- Identify IT-related risks and determines appropriate controls to mitigate risks.
- Monitor, track and manage risk mitigations and exceptions to ensure cyber security standards and policies are established.
- Apply a defined set of analytical or scientific methods.
- Prepare documentation of cyber risk assessment reports.
Critical Work Function
Establishment of Cyber Security Standards and Policies
- Conduct review of existing security policies, procedures, standards and exceptions.
- Assist in the development of policies for conducting cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits.
- Support implementation of information systems and cyber security policies.
- Manage cyber risks and assessments.
Performing Cyber Risk Assessment Activities Based on Risk Assessment Plans
- Assess third party security controls and internal security systems.
- Establish scope of risk analysis for new technology initiatives.
- Conduct research on emerging cyber security and risk management trends, issues, and alerts.
- Manage cyber risks and assessments.
Development of Cyber Risk Documentation
- Assess third party security controls and internal security systems.
- Establish scope of risk analysis for new technology initiatives.
- Conduct research on emerging cyber security and risk management trends, issues, and alerts.
Mitigation of Cyber Security Risks
- Determine cause of security violations.
- Recommend corrective actions or appropriate controls to mitigate technical risks.
- Assist in the implementation of preventive measures against intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.
- Track remediation efforts for security and audit deficiencies.
Entry Requirements
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Cyber Risk Analyst
BDQF Level 6 in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field or
BDQF Level 5 in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field with 4 years experience in relevant roles.