Cybersecurity Specialist

Pretoria FULL TIME R33,333 - R50,000 / Month
(R400,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Cybersecurity Specialist where your skills will contribute to our mission of safeguarding sensitive information. You will engage in proactive security monitoring, risk assessments, and incident response to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of our IT assets.

Responsibilities

  • Implement security infrastructure and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Analyze security breaches to determine their root cause and impact.
  • Assist in the development of disaster recovery plans and business continuity.
  • Work with teams to ensure secure coding practices in application development.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments of IT systems.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
  • Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
Technical Skills
  • Network Security
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Data Encryption
  • Penetration Testing
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication
Certifications
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with cloud security practices: Knowledge of securing cloud environments and services.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001): Understanding of industry security standards and frameworks.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Continuous training and professional development
  • Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

  • Team Collaboration: We promote a team-based approach, fostering collaborative work for better security outcomes.
  • Innovation: Our environment encourages innovative thinking and out-of-the-box solutions to cybersecurity challenges.
  • Employee Growth: We are committed to the ongoing development and growth of our employees.
Status: Closed