Cyber Security Assurance

2 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa Optimal Growth Technologies Full time

**Job Title**:Specialist - Cyber Security Assurance

**Location: Midrand**

**Contract duration: 12 months**

**Brief Description**
- Manage the Security and Privacy by Design Assurance (SPDA) processes
- Ensure that all projects follow the security-by-design principles, and that privacy and security risks are mitigated from the design phase to implementation.
- Assess the security of new and existing systems, products, and services to ensure compliance with company security policies, industry standards, and best practices.
- Safely exploit vulnerabilities to determine the risks of unauthorized access or data compromise.
- Conduct both automated and manual tests to evaluate the resilience of systems against various attack vectors.
- Architect and design cybersecurity systems in line with industry best practices to ensure security, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure integration of new systems and services and that they comply with cybersecurity requirements.
- Implement threat modeling and risk assessments in the design phase of security systems and software.
- Review and provide security assessments of company technology projects to close any MPA risks (Material, Procedural, and Administrative), ensuring that risks are mitigated early.
- Ensure that all projects are designed, executed, and delivered with the required security baselines in mind.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies to ensure the organization remains ahead of emerging threats.
- Research and implement innovative cybersecurity technologies and methodologies to improve overall defense posture.
- Participate in knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring activities within the cybersecurity team to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

**Key Skills and Qualifications**:

- **Experience**:Minimum of 3 years in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
- **Certifications**:Strongly preferred certifications like **OSCP**(Offensive Security Certified Professional), **CEH**(Certified Ethical Hacker), **CISSP**(Certified Information Systems Security Professional), **CISA**(Certified Information Systems Auditor).
- **Technical Skills**:
- Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as **Kali Linux**, **Burp Suite**, **Metasploit**, **Nessus**, etc.
- Familiarity with programming/scripting languages like **Python**, **Bash**, **Ruby**, **PowerShell**, or **JavaScript**.
- In-depth understanding of **TCP/IP**, **DNS**, **HTTP/S**, **SSL/TLS**, and other network protocols.
- Solid understanding of common attack techniques like **SQL injection**, **XSS**, **CSRF**, **buffer overflow**, and others.
- **Soft Skills**:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and reporting.

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