Information Security Analyst L2
Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top TalentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Ithemba Recruitment is a talent acquisition firm that specializes in placing high‑quality candidates across diverse industries. The agency operates as a "specialist generalist," offering expertise for a wide array of roles while prioritizing cultural fit and individual candidate needs. By fostering strong, respectful relationships and clear communication, Ithemba builds lasting connections that align clients’ hiring goals with the right talent. Their unique blend of versatility and personalized service positions them as a trusted partner for both employers and job seekers.
Job Description
Conduct technology risks and remediations to protect the company ecosystem from potential threats, and drive a Cyber security-conscious organization.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Information Security or similar
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, SANS/GIAC: GSEC, GCIH, GFCA, GCFE, GCIA; EC-Council: CEH, ECIH, CHFI, ECSA; Security+; Tenable: TCNU, TCNA, TCSE, ISO27001
- 5 years experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity, including protection against social engineering and security vulnerability remediation
- 2 years IT administration experience
- 2 years Ethical Hacking experience
- In-depth knowledge of Cloud security platform (MS Intune / O365 Security, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of Firewalls and Malicious Code Defense including APT
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity technical assessments, standards, tools, and processes
- Knowledge of common attack vectors
- Knowledge of Vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Nmap) Endpoint and network security tools/techniques