Information Security Consultant (Remote, US Hours)
Cognisys · Johannesburg
Job description
About the role
Our GRC Consulting practice is looking for an Information Security Consultant to join a remote team serving South African clients while working US business hours. You will help organisations improve their security posture and achieve compliance through practical, business‑aligned guidance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead delivery of GRC consulting engagements across multiple industries.
- Conduct security posture assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews.
- Design and implement GRC programmes aligned to ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST and related standards.
- Support clients through audit preparation, certification processes and external assessments.
- Develop remediation plans and track progress against agreed actions.
- Facilitate client workshops, risk assessments and stakeholder sessions.
- Produce high‑quality deliverables following internal methodologies and quality standards.
Required profile
- 2–5 years of experience in security, risk, compliance or GRC roles.
- Practical experience with at least one framework such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 or NIST.
- Experience supporting compliance or assurance initiatives, either internal or client‑facing.
- Ability to work remotely on South African soil while covering US working hours (3 pm‑10 pm).
Required skills
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- NIST
- GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) methodology
What we offer
- Salary range R450 000 – R650 000 per annum.
- Additional 15 % allowance for non‑standard working hours.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
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