Cybersecurity Expert – MSP Division

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
A leading tele-com company is looking for a Cybersecurity Expert to lead and strengthen their security postureacross multiple client environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in threat prevention, detection, and response within a managed service framework. You'll work alongside our NOC, SOC, and infrastructure teams to safeguard networks, servers, and cloud platforms under our management. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies across multiple client infrastructures.

  • Monitor SIEM tools, investigate alerts, and coordinate incident response activities.

  • Perform regular vulnerability assessments and ensure timely remediation follow-ups.

  • Develop, document, and maintain detailed security runbooks and incident response playbooks for consistent processes.

  • Configure and manage firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and email security gateways.

  • Support compliance initiatives in alignment with ISO 27001 and ITILv4 frameworks.

  • Conduct periodic security awareness training sessions for client users.

  • Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, and incident post-mortem analyses.

  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deploy new cybersecurity tools and processes.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably within an MSP or enterprise support environment.

  • Strong understanding of SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, LevelBlue, Splunk, or QRadar.

  • Proven experience in network and endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.

  • Hands-on experience creating, managing, and updating security runbooks and incident playbooks.

  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are advantageous.

  • Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Gaby Turner at [email protected] or on LinkedIn
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