Cybersecurity Strategist

2 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa IT Ridge Technologies Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Strategist to join our team at IT Ridge Technologies. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing intelligence-based cyber and information security penetration testing assessments across the financial sector.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in Information Technology/Security and relevant security certification. They will also have 5-8 years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 4 years in Cyber and Information Security. Experience in the banking or financial sector is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop project methodologies for simulated cyber-attacks on the financial sector
  • Create and maintain TIBER frameworks, methodologies, standards, and guidelines
  • Gather threat intelligence from various sources and report on the cyber threat landscape
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve cyber resilience objectives

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. This salary estimate is based on national averages and may vary depending on location and other factors.