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Cybersecurity Specialist

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Level-Up Full time

Level-Up is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team. As an Information Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security of our information systems and protecting them against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.

About the Job

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with various security tools and platforms, as well as the development and implementation of secure networks and systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, Implement, and Maintain Security Infrastructure: Develop and implement secure network designs, configure firewalls, and ensure continuous monitoring of network security.
  • Conduct Regular System Tests and Ensure Continuous Monitoring: Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities, conduct penetration testing, and develop technical solutions to automate repeatable tasks.
  • Develop and Implement Technical Solutions: Utilize programming languages such as Python, Perl, SQL, Ruby, or Go to develop custom scripts and tools for security-related tasks.
  • Respond to Security Breaches: Establish protocols and procedures for responding to security breaches, train staff on network and information security procedures, and work closely with the IT department to select and deploy technical controls.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or similar.
Experience
  • Proven work experience as an Information Security Engineer or similar role.
  • Candidates should come from a strong technical IT background with solid experience in Linux and/or network administration.
  • Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.
  • Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 per year, depending on experience.

About Level-Up

Level-Up is a dynamic and innovative company that values its employees' skills and expertise. We provide a collaborative and stimulating work environment that fosters growth and professional development.