Security Analyst

Biovac Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Biovac is a leading sterile vaccine manufacturer rooted in Africa, with the core purpose of "protect life". We are hiring a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Security Analyst to join a goal‑oriented team.

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)
• Training or experience in GxP, ISO 27001, or NIST frameworks (preferred)
• Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated industries (preferred)

• Minimum 5 years experience in IT security operations or cyber‑security analysis
• Experience in threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, and log analysis tools
• Understanding of network, endpoint, and application security controls
• Familiarity with patch management, identity access management, and risk assessment processes
• Experience supporting GxP‑compliant environments (preferred)
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks (GDPR, POPIA, ISO 27001, NIST) (preferred)
• Knowledge of secure configurations and system hardening practices (preferred)

• Security Monitoring and Incident Response
  • Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS
  • Investigate potential incidents and coordinate remediation with relevant teams
  • Maintain an incident response plan and participate in simulations or tabletop exercises
  • Document incidents, lessons learned, and develop preventive measures
• Vulnerability and Risk Management
  • Perform regular vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and patch validation
  • Track remediation of vulnerabilities and report on closure progress
  • Support IT teams in secure configurations and system hardening
  • Maintain risk registers and contribute to mitigation planning
• Access Control and Compliance
  • Support user access reviews, segregation of duties, and privileged account monitoring
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory and internal security requirements
  • Maintain documentation for audits and compliance checks
  • Contribute to policy and procedure development
• Cyber‑security Awareness & Training
  • Research and recommend new security technologies and best practices
  • Support audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
  • Drive continuous improvement in incident response and monitoring capabilities
• Quality Management
  • Ensure all security processes are aligned with GxP, GMP, and data integrity requirements
  • Support audits and ensure findings are addressed promptly
  • Maintain documentation for incidents, CAPAs, and security validations

Final date to receive applications: 30 November 2025

If you do not receive a response within three weeks after the closing date please understand that your application was not successful.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology;
Industries:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing