Information Security Consultant (South Africa / Latam / USA)
Job Description
You will be at the forefront of helping our customers understand and strengthen their overall security posture, supporting them in building resilience against evolving threats. Your mission is to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity consulting and assessment engagements, executed with precision, insight, and professionalism, that go beyond identifying vulnerabilities to uncover structural weaknesses, assess control effectiveness, and provide clear, actionable guidance to manage and reduce risk.
As a cybersecurity specialist with hands-on technical expertise, you'll combine deep domain knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently You'll translate complex findings into practical, actionable guidance, ensuring stakeholders feel informed, empowered, and resilient.
To succeed in this role- You will empower individuals and organizations to understand complex cybersecurity threats, prepare effectively, and make sound, strategic decisions
- You will deliver high quality cybersecurity compliance assessments in line with our organisation's standards and methodologies
- You will build trust with clients as a recognised cybersecurity expert they can turn to with confidence whenever they need guidance or assurance
- You will provide clear, actionable recommendations that improve your clients' cybersecurity posture and maturity, supporting long-term resilience and risk reduction
- You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of our security assessment methodologies
- You will adopt a proactive mindset: seeking opportunities to improve efficiency, suggest new ideas, and contribute to the development of new service lines
- You will manage challenges with confidence, escalating early where needed and working collaboratively to find solutions
- You will demonstrate outstanding delivery in every engagement, upholding our reputation for excellence
- You will embody the team spirit that defines us: everyone has a voice, and everyone can help shape the future of the company.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats, regulations, and technologies to ensure advice is always relevant and best in class
- Execute cybersecurity assessments in line with the standards and methodologies defined by the business
- Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement across client environments
- Communicate complex findings clearly and effectively, adapting to the needs of each customer and audience
- Provide practical, best-practice recommendations that clients can act on with confidence
- Collaborate with colleagues to refine and evolve our approach to security assessments
- Work with our sales force to ensure customer needs are accurately captured and explore opportunities to deepen relationships.
- A strong foundation that may come from formal study in Information Security or IT, or from years of real-world experience - both paths are equally valued
- A strong foundation through professional certifications, with some of the following Demonstrating your breadth of knowledge across both information security and audit areas is a plus:
- Information Security: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 LI, RISS
- Audit: CISA, GSNA, ISO 27001 LA/IA, IRCA ISMS Auditor, IIA CIA
- Experience with at least one ISMS (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT)
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
- Confidence in your understanding of the SDLC and how cybersecurity applies throughout each stage
- Strong understanding of IP networks, protocols, and system architectures
- Solid grounding in cryptography concepts and implementations
- 3+ years' experience with cybersecurity compliance assessments
- Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify complexity and inspire confidence
- A resilient, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership and the awareness to seek support when needed
- A collaborative approach, balancing independence with teamwork
- Excellent time management and a commitment to outstanding delivery