Consultant - Information Security
WNS Global Services SA · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- Contributing to information security risk assessment processes
- Conducting Infosec risk and impact assessments based on security and privacy principles.
- Supporting the review of security and privacy aspects in contracts.
- Helping with compliance certification and client audit activities.
- Assisting in ensuring adherence to information security and privacy regulations.
- Providing support to business and risk management leaders on security matters
- Contributing to the handling of security incidents and data breach investigations.
- Helping maintaining risk assessment trackers and sensitive information inventories.
- Supporting third-party risk management activities.
- Assisting in driving security awareness initiatives.
- Conducting review of contractual contracts, privacy contracts / exhibits / privacy agreements
- Handle information security incidents, data breaches investigations
- Support business unit leaders and risk management leaders in issues related to information security
- Creation and maintenance of risk assessment trackers and keeping them current
- Ensure that contract arrangements are in place and being complied with. Obtain necessary evidence for the same. Conducting necessary due diligence on subcontractors / third party.
- Experience on privacy regulations HIPAA/ HITECH, GDPR, POPIA, PIPEDA
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science, or a related field
Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security.
Technical Skills
- Good understanding of IT and Information Security concepts, terminology, and common frameworks e.g., NIST, ISO 27001 is highly desirable
Soft Skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of summarizing complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various internal teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Certifications Preferred: o CISA, CISM, CISSP