Cybersecurity Specialist (Intermediate)

Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Jacqui Dill

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 34304
Published: 5 days ago

Cybersecurity Specialist (Intermediate)

Overview:

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist. You'll be responsible for implementing security architecture strategies, managing risk, ensuring security operations resilience, and handling security breaches. You'll also play a crucial role in researching cutting-edge security technologies and proactive strategies to protect against evolving threats.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement business enablement through securing IoT, 5G, and Edge Computing.

  • Develop and implement security architecture strategies encompassing various technologies.

  • Manage risk by conducting risk assessments and penetration testing.

  • Ensure security operations resilience through threat prevention and detection.

  • Methodically test and assess security products to guarantee alignment with operational requirements.

  • Compile comprehensive reports documenting security incidents and the corresponding course of action.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12

  • Relevant degree/diploma (desirable)

  • Industry Certification (CompTIA, ISC2, etc.)

  • Vendor Certification (Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft, etc.)

  • 5 years' relevant experience

Day-to-day:

  • Specifying parameters for security solutions.

  • Contributing to the engineering of security solutions.

  • Operating security solutions in functional and technical terms.

  • Providing help and support to users.