Cybersecurity Specialist

5 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to serve as the Africa zone cybersecurity technical touchpoint. The ideal candidate will have a strong cybersecurity technical background and be able to enforce group security policies, collaborate with internal and global teams, and ensure compliance across all security controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Integrate security into software development with development, operations, and security teams.
Identify potential security risks; implement and monitor security measures (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
Investigate/respond to security incidents; conduct regular security audits and tests.
Develop/maintain security policies and ensure compliance with standards/regulations.
Support 12 countries in the Africa Zone, ensuring security controls and KPls are met.
Assist with patching/maintaining servers, ensure hardening of servers, applications, and websites.
Collaborate on cybersecurity mandates; mentor/train team members.
Serve as escalation point; troubleshoot security related issues.
Present threat intelligence reports to technical teams and executives.
Keep stakeholders informed about KPls and project statuses; respond to incidents after hours if necessary.
Coordinate of vulnerability management and patch management projects.

Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of the technical language and security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, XDR).
Relevant degree or advanced diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of ISO27001 and ISO27002, NIST or CIS.
5-10 years in a cybersecurity role.
Proficiency with common IT systems (Windows, VMware, Cisco, UNIX, Linux).
Experience with threat and attack analysis.
Experience with WAF, Proxy, DNS, IDS, firewalls, data loss prevention, and cloud security operations.

Skills:

Excellent analytical skills to address complex security issues.
Outstanding written/verbal communication for reports, briefings, and collaboration.
Strong project management skills, including Scrum knowledge.
Ability to work independently under tight timelines and adapt to changing environments.
Ability to develop and maintain global working relationships.
Stay updated with technology trends and news.

Remuneration:

R300 per hour

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