Client-Facing Cybersecurity Consultant: Assessments

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client-focused project exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to join our East London, Eastern Cape team. You will provide expert security advice, assess risk, and design tailored controls for diverse clients. This client-facing role involves delivering clear remediation guidance and actionable roadmaps.

You will lead assessments, develop security strategies, and present findings to client teams. A proactive professional with strong communication skills will thrive here, with potential for ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of cybersecurity or related consulting experience.
• Experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis.
• Strong knowledge of network, application, and cloud security.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong presentation and client-facing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables.
• Certs such as CISSP, CISA, or CEH are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, including vulnerability scans and tests.
• Develop tailored cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Advise on security best practices, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Assist clients in implementing security controls and solutions.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.
• Stay current with threats, trends, and technologies.
• Collaborate with client IT teams to ensure effective security integration.
• Contribute to client relationships and business opportunities.

Skills

Security assessments

Vulnerability management

Risk analysis

Network security

Application security

Cloud security

Compliance standards

Analytical thinking

Client-facing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to join our East London, Eastern Cape team. You will provide expert security advice, assess risk, and design tailored controls for diverse clients. This client-facing role involves delivering clear remediation guidance and actionable roadmaps.

You will lead assessments, develop security strategies, and present findings to client teams. A proactive professional with strong communication skills will thrive here, with potential for ongoing