Cybersecurity Specialist

2 months ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa PikUniq Full time
About the Role

PikUniq is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to serve as the Africa zone cybersecurity technical touchpoint. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for enforcing group security policies, collaborating with internal and global teams, and ensuring compliance across all security controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Security Integration: Integrate security into software development with development, operations, and security teams.
  • Risk Assessment & Controls: Identify potential security risks; implement and monitor security measures (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
  • Incident Response & Management: Investigate/respond to security incidents; conduct regular security audits and tests.
  • Policy Development & Compliance: Develop/maintain security policies and ensure compliance with standards/regulations.
  • Technical Point of Contact: Support 12 countries in the Africa Zone, ensuring security controls and KPls are met.
  • Infrastructure & System Hardening: Assist with patching/maintaining servers, ensure hardening of servers, applications, and websites.
  • Project Collaboration & Mentorship: Collaborate on cybersecurity mandates; mentor/train team members.
  • Escalation & Troubleshooting: Serve as escalation point; troubleshoot security related issues.
  • Threat Intelligence Reporting: Present threat intelligence reports to technical teams and executives.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Keep stakeholders informed about KPls and project statuses; respond to incidents after hours if necessary.
  • Vulnerability Management: Coordination of vulnerability management and patch management projects.
Requirements
  • Technical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of the technical language and security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, XDR).
  • Education: Relevant degree or advanced diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent experience.
  • Standards Knowledge: Knowledge of ISO27001 and ISO27002, NIST or CIS.
  • Professional Experience: 5-10 years in a cybersecurity role.
  • Skills: Analytical & Problem-Solving, Communication, Project Management, Adaptability, Global Collaboration, Technology Awareness.
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven work experience: In cybersecurity and DevSecOps.
  • Bachelor's degree: In Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


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