CyberSecurity Expert

1 day ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year
A technology company in Johannesburg that specializes in telecom regulatory solutions, public safety and law enforcement technology, and gov-tech and digital transformation, is seeking a Cybersecurity Expert to lead and strengthen the security posture across multiple client environments within their managed service framework. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Strategy & Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies for diverse client infrastructures.

  • Monitoring & Response: Monitor SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), investigate alerts, and coordinate end-to-end incident response activities.

  • Security Operations: Configure and manage security tools including firewalls, EDR solutions, and email security gateways.

  • Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments and manage remediation follow-ups.

  • Documentation: Create, document, and maintain detailed security runbooks and incident response playbooks for repeatable processes.

  • Compliance & Awareness: Support compliance efforts (e.g., ISO 27001, ITILv4) and conduct security awareness sessions for client users.

  • Reporting: Prepare technical reports, risk summaries, and incident post-mortems.

Minimum Requirements: 

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

  • Experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity, preferably within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or enterprise support environment.

  • Technical Proficiency:

    • Strong working knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, LevelBlue, Splunk, or QRadar).

    • Experience with network/endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.

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

  • Certifications (A Plus): Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.

  • Soft Skills: Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]

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