Cyber Analyst

Job Classification

Cyber Analyst (C5)

Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Reporting to - COO

Job Purpose

To protect computer systems, networks, and data by planning, implementing, and managing security measures. To analyse information security related tasks within the ambit of existing information security policies; rules; standards and processes; procedures and practices as well as business rules. Working independently within the agreed work practices with minimum supervision to deliver on work tasks. Execute analysis tasks, perform operational tasks, question and recommend improvements to the existing policies, process and procedures.

The role requires staying current with emerging threats and hacker tactics to anticipate breaches. The ultimate goal is to prevent data loss and service disruptions through research and adoption of effective security technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategies to deal with security breaches or attacks.
• Ensure compliance to cyber risk policies, frameworks, and standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders through collaboration; information sharing and giving and receiving feedback.
• Assessing Security Risks - identify potential and existing security threats or vulnerabilities.
• Conduct cyber resilience risk assessments, ensuring that they are understood, captured in the risk management processes, appropriate controls are embedded in the day-to-day operations, and remediation of non-compliance is documented and addressed.
• Execute and report on all specific cyber resilience programme elements.
• Assist with identification and maintaining of cyber risk assets register.
• Assist with conducting cyber risk assurance examinations.
• Document and maintain a cyber-risk profile.
• Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Work with the business to develop processes and procedures to ensure cyber risk policies and standards are integrated.

Job Responsibilities Continue

• Assist with third party and vendor management cyber risk assessments.
• Coordinate and assist with cyber awareness and training.
• Actively involved in cybersecurity assessments and monitor specific cybersecurity concerns.
• Continuously monitor the environment to detect and respond to unauthorized activity.
• Manage reputational impacts caused by cyber incidents.
• Investigate and report on all cyber resilience risk matters, including cyber related events or incidents.
• Coordinating compliance efforts to cyber-related regulatory programmes.
• Assist in Coordinating cyber resilience across NNH Group.
• Providing expert advice on all aspects of cyber resilience where required (including providing input to specialized business initiatives regarding cyber aspects).
• Stay current on IT security trends and news

Preferred Qualification

• Grade 12 (25 points), Degree in Computer Science and or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Relevant Information Security Qualifications.

Minimum Experience Level

• At least 3 (Three) years in Information Security or Cyber Security operations.
• Relevant regulatory knowledge.
• A Driver’s license would be an added advantage.
• Valid Police Clearance

Key Competencies: 

• Knowledge of the Bank’s digital channels, products and services and those provided in the market.
• Strong Analytical and Problem Solving skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of networks, operating systems, and cybersecurity tools.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Skills to evaluate and prioritize security risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous awareness regarding potential security threats.

People Specification

                                                                                       (Affirmative Action Candidates are encouraged to apply)

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies