Job Description

Ensure the security and integrity of organisational data, systems, and networks by proactively identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, analyse, and report security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across systems, applications, and networks.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective mitigation and vulnerability management strategies.
• Apply and maintain security best practices aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and POPIA.
• Monitor environments, manage firewalls and endpoint security, and ensure security SLAs are maintained.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including root cause analysis and post-incident improvements.
• Develop and maintain SIEM/SOC rules, dashboards, and incident response playbooks.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to information security policies and procedures.
• Maintain security documentation, reports, and risk registers.
• Automate repetitive security processes through scripting and tooling.
• Stay current with emerging threats and recommend proactive security enhancements.

Job Experience and skill required

• Degree or Certificate in Information Technology or Computer Science or relevant exposure
• 5 years experience in Cyber security roles
• Hands on experience with networks, firewalls, VPNs and network troubleshooting
• Security experience with endpoint protection, email protection, email flow, office 365, Azure, AWS, and other cloud-based soltuion
• CompTIA A+, N+, Security+, Certified ethical hacker (highly desired)
• Understanding of security concepts and controls across network, applications, and endpoint environments.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, POPIA)
• Experience with Kali Linux, penetration testing tools, and vulnerability scanning solutions.

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For more information contact:
Monica de Wet
Senior Recruitment Consultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-de-wet-recruitment/
For more information please contact:
Monica De Wet

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