Cyber Security Specialist

6 months ago

Midrand, South Africa Adcorp Holdings Full time

**Synopsis**
Our Client in the Telecommunications industry is hiring for a Cyber Security Specialist as an Independent Contractor for 12 months. This role will allow you to gain experience in working with one of the largest telecommunications companies in South Africa.

Hybrid

Midrand based

on the hunt for an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Security Senior Specialist to oversee and manage our cyber security initiatives within the financial services, insurance, and lending sector.

The senior specialist must be able to influence and broker conversation with executive level stakeholders to address cyber risk in financial services entity.
**Qualification and Experience**
- Degree\Relevant tertiary qualification in Information technology and Minimum of 8 + years of experience in Cyber Security role where you meet business deliverables.
- At least 5+ years’ experience in cyber governance, risk, controls and compliance management in a technology environment
- At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in IT Audit and Assurance management in a Cyber or technology environment
- Knowledge of common information technology management / compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.
- Knowledge of legal, regulatory and privacy requirements, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry (PCI)/Data Security Standard.
- High level understanding and Knowledge of Cloud Risk, Compliance and Assurance
- Proven experience managing and operating multiple security programs, projects, and initiatives
- An ability to think strategically and drive change
- A deep understanding of Tech Security risks and mitigating solutions
- GSM Network Infrastructure
- A diverse security background with knowledge in several areas including: layered security architecture; internet protocols; firewalls; VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, network access control and network segmentation, anti-malware and spam technologies; risk and vulnerability assessments, and compliance.
- Security concepts related to DNS, routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services and DDOS mitigation technologies Windows, UNIX and Linux operating system Web Security & Encryption
- Strong organizational skills and an entrepreneurial drive with a history of recruiting and developing high-performing teams
- Ability to build and manage highly motivated and innovated technical team
- Ability to work under time and resource pressure
- An ability and desire to communicate and work with a broad set of stakeholders
- An industry certification e.g. ISO 27001 Lead practitioner, CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM and CISSP/CCSP is strongly preferred.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Take a proactive approach to ongoing evaluation of cyber security policies to ensure security policy adherence related to company
- Support the development and guide a 3-to-5-year Cyber Security Strategy across the company entity.
- Achieve and maintain and target Cyber Security Maturity level for company
- Build relevant Business Cases for key initiatives and existing planned cyber programmes
- Design, Develop and Implement a Security Programme for company
- No or per target Internal Audit findings related to company for Cyber Security
- Ensure a Cyber Security Incident Response Practice is in place across the company entity.
- Promote awareness of security policies, training, and the governance strategy amongst all levels of company to ensure sound security governance is reflected across the entity.
- Actively manage risks on the Cyber Risk Register from intake to resolution
- Communicate risk assessment findings with key stakeholders to develop and monitor risk remediation plans.
- Conduct regular compliance assessments with the Business to ensure that current and emerging risks are being monitored and managed.
- Proactive Control design and implementation guidance provided to the Business.
- Process and Control Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
- Management on the recommended actions
- Tracking and monitoring of audit remediation action implementation
- Provide Management with status update reports as well as insight reporting across all entities

Job Reference: TCN01823

  • Specialist - Cyber Security Grc

    6 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Vodafone Full time

    **Role Purpose**: The primary purpose of the role is to support Cyber GRC functions which are all interdependent and would require good teamwork. To ensure the best delivery, exposure and create backfill capability with succession planning, the role and function for a Cyber GRC specialist would require expertise in the following areas broadly covered...

  • Senior Specialist â Cyber Security

    4 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job Description As a Senior Specialist in Cyber Security, you will play a key role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems. This role requires a deep understanding of security operations, solutions, and architectural principles...

  • Senior Specialist – Cyber Security

    1 month ago

    Midrand, South Africa A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job Description As a Senior Specialist in Cyber Security, you will play a key role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems. This role requires a deep understanding of security operations, solutions, and architectural principles...

  • Senior Specialist – Cyber Security

    1 month ago

    Midrand, South Africa A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job DescriptionAs a Senior Specialist in Cyber Security, you will play a key role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems. This role requires a deep understanding of security operations, solutions, and architectural principles...

  • Principal Specialist Cyber Security

    6 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Adcorp Holdings Full time

    **Qualification and Experience** - Degree or a relevant tertiary qualification in Information technology and Minimum of 8 years of experience in cyber security role where you meet business deliverables. - At least 8 years’ experience in cyber governance, risk, controls, and compliance management in a technology environment - 8 years of experience in IT...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    1 week ago

    Midrand, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    - Network Security: protection of the client network infrastructure against attacks and unauthorized access - Endpoint Security: protection of individual devices from attacks and unauthorized access e.g. Laptops, Smart Phones and Tablets - Application Security: Securing of software applications from vulnerabilities, attacks and unauthorized access - Data...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa Columbus Consulting Full time

    Network Security: protection of the client network infrastructure against attacks and unauthorized accessEndpoint Security: protection of individual devices from attacks and unauthorized access e.g. Laptops, Smart Phones and TabletsApplication Security: Securing of software applications from vulnerabilities, attacks and unauthorized accessData Security:...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa Columbus Consulting Full time

    Network Security: protection of the client network infrastructure against attacks and unauthorized access Endpoint Security: protection of individual devices from attacks and unauthorized access e.g. Laptops, Smart Phones and Tablets Application Security: Securing of software applications from vulnerabilities, attacks and unauthorized access Data Security:...

  • (15h Left) Senior Specialist – Cyber Security

    1 month ago

    Midrand, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    Job DescriptionAs a Senior Specialist in Cyber Security, you will play a key role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems. This role requires a deep understanding of security operations, solutions, and architectural principles...

  • Senior Specialist â Cyber Security Defense

    4 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Role PurposeCyber Defense is one of the critical Cyber Security teams. The Cyber Defense teams mission is to deliver a highly effective end to end 24x7 Cyber Defense service. They are responsible for proactively identifying threats and vulnerabilities; detecting and mitigating cyber events; and managing cyber security incident responses to minimize service...

  • Senior Specialist – Cyber Security Defense

    2 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Role PurposeCyber Defense is one of the critical Cyber Security teams. The Cyber Defense teams mission is to deliver a highly effective end to end 24x7 Cyber Defense service. They are responsible for proactively identifying threats and vulnerabilities; detecting and mitigating cyber events; and managing cyber security incident responses to minimize service...

  • Senior Specialist – Cyber Security Defense

    2 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Role Purpose Cyber Defense is one of the critical Cyber Security teams. The Cyber Defense teams mission is to deliver a highly effective end to end 24x7 Cyber Defense service. They are responsible for proactively identifying threats and vulnerabilities; detecting and mitigating cyber events; and managing cyber security incident responses to minimize service...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    1 month ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Datacentrix Full time

    Job SummaryDatacentrix is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist - Firewall Engineer to provide day-to-day support for firewall engineering and operation tasks in Cape Town.About the RoleThe ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years' experience delivering Network Security Services in a customer environment. The successful candidate will be...

  • Cyber Security Expert

    2 days ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Columbus Consulting Full time

    About Columbus ConsultingWe are a leading consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity solutions.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for protecting our client network infrastructure against attacks and unauthorized access, as well as ensuring the security of...

  • Senior Specialist: Secure By Design

    4 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Vodafone Full time

    **.**: **When it comes to igniting a team of trailblazers, we're number 1.** The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024. **Role Purpose/Business Unit**: - The primary purpose of the role is to work within a team of Secure by Design and Security Architecture professionals, in collaboration with the Privacy and...

  • Technical Cyber Security Solutions Architect

    4 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Liquid Tech (Pty) Ltd. Full time

    **Role Requirements**: - Take the lead technical role in projects, managing less experienced engineers to ensure a successful outcome to endpoint security projects. - Deep technical knowledge of the following endpoint security solutions and services: - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. - Microsoft Intune - Microsoft Entra - Microsoft Purview - Microsoft...

  • Cyber Security Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewA 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.Key ResponsibilitiesSafeguarding Digital Assets: Develop and implement effective security solutions...

  • Senior Network Security Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Data Centrix Full time

    Job DescriptionDatacentrix Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Specialist to join our team.We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in network security who can design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work...

  • Cybersecurity Incident Management Specialist

    7 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Nexio Full time

    **ROLE PURPOSE** As part of the Customer-facing Nexio SOC team, the Cybersecurity Incident Management Specialist is a crucial role within an organization's cybersecurity team. The primary responsibility of the Cybersecurity Incident Management Specialist is to detect, respond to, investigate, and mitigate cyber threats and incidents that occur within the...

  • Chief Cybersecurity Threat Response Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Nexio Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Threat Response Specialist to join our team at Nexio.About the RoleThis is a crucial position within our cybersecurity team, requiring strong technical skills and deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles and technologies. As a Cybersecurity Threat Response Specialist, you will play a vital role...