Cyber Security Senior Consultant

1 week ago


Pretoria, South Africa SNG GrantThornton Full time

**_Job Purpose:_**

As a Cyber Security Senior Consultant, you will contribute technical insights to client

engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish,

maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You'll also identify potential

business opportunities for SNG-Grant Thornton within existing engagements and the market

**_
Job Description:_**
**Specialized technical capabilities**:
Supports the Development and Implementation on of Cyber Risk Solutions:

- Ability to lead clients through end to-end design and delivery of targeted, holistic, and sustainable cyber security technology strategy programmes.
- Own end-to-end delivery of executive level cyber strategy programs across large and complex accounts
- Stay current on market trends and regulations, and anticipates risk / opportunities; advises client accordingly
- Leverage a strong industry knowledge to advise clients on current and potential changes in regulations, cyber threats, and other key trends

**Technical competencies**:

- Proven experience winning business, staff development, exceptional delivery, business development, continuous improvement
- Demonstrated project management skill
- Analytical skills, agility and the ability to think outside the box.
- The ability to independently run a project profitability, on time, within budget and at the expected quality.
- Consulting skills
- Experience in drafting and presenting to clients
- Good report writing skills
- Diligence, commitment and a desire to be excellent.
- Deep knowledge ability to perform:

- Manage security configurations reviews on operating systems, databases and network devices
- Managed services - cybersecurity awareness training, VAPT, MDR, SOC/SIEM
- Assist with building, hardening, and maintaining systems used for penetration testing
- Manage ERP security advisory assignments e.g. SAP
- Manage and conduct internal and external vulnerability assessment, penetration testing

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective engagement management
- Able to deliver engagements on time and within budget
- Proven ability to make decisions and the right judgement calls
- Ability to provide leadership and guidance/coaching to junior member of the team
- Ability to inspire and enthuse others to commitment and involvement taking accountability for larger engagements
- Manages large engagement / multiple engagement deadlines holistically, identifying risks and escalating.
- Able to work under pressure
- Ownership of deliverables driving team quality and risk management.

**_ Qualifications:_**

Relevant Degree, i.e., B.Sc, BCom, or B.Eng or MSc in Computer

Science, IT, or related

**Desired qualifications**:
Advanced certifications, diplomas, professional certifications, advanced degrees in Cyber or

information security - examples include:

- CISA (Certified Information System Auditor)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional
- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or suitable hands-on experience is required.

**_ Experience:_**
At least 3 - 5 years experience as a Cyber Security Consultant level



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