Cybersecurity Professional

2 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Acuity Consultants Full time

Job Overview

Acuity Consultants is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team in Cape Town. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a leading Investment Management firm.

About the Role

This challenging position involves protecting a multi-faceted digital infrastructure from high-stakes security threats. You will be responsible for monitoring security platforms, analysing incidents, researching new threats, and implementing measures to mitigate risks and improve the overall security posture.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Cybersecurity Analysis
  • Advanced certification in Microsoft/Networking/Information Security
  • Digital Cloud Certification is advantageous
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and respond to security incidents
  • Proficiency with security technologies and principles: firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and regulations: NIST and PCI DSS
  • Knowledge of programming languages: Python and PowerShell
  • Familiarity with various operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS

Key Responsibilities

This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud security, and incident response. You will support the conduct of security assessments and audits and provide training to users to increase security awareness.

Location and Salary

This position is based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa, and offers a competitive salary estimated at R850,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.



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