Cyber Security Analyst

Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Performance-based incentive

Job summary

Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Cyber Security Analyst – VAPT in Pretoria. The role involves hands-on vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and turning technical findings into actionable security insights.

You will work with the Offensive Security / MSS teams, identify weaknesses, validate findings, and produce clear, defensible reports for clients and management. Strong knowledge of security testing tools is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).
• Hands-on with common security testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Configure, execute and manage vulnerability scanning and assessment cycles.
• Conduct penetration tests to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Produce clear reports and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Assist with tool configuration and maintenance, ensuring up-to-date policies.

Skills

VAPT

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Communication

Education

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA PenTest+

CEH certification

Tools

Nessus

NetSparker

Burp Suite

Kali Linux

Nmap

Metasploit

Rapid7

Qualys

OSINT

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd•Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng, ZA

Cyber Security Analyst – VAPT | Pretoria | Permanent

Our client is looking for an Intermediate Cyber Security Analyst – VAPT to join their Offensive Security / Managed Security Services team in Pretoria. This is a hands-on opportunity for a technically driven cyber security professional who enjoys identifying vulnerabilities, conducting penetration tests and turning technical findings into clear, actionable security insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, execute and manage vulnerability scanning and assessment cycles across client and internal environments.
• Identify weaknesses in systems and applications, validate findings and eliminate false positives.
• Conduct penetration tests against systems, networks and applications to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Chain findings into realistic attack paths rather than simply reporting isolated issues.
• Work with internal teams and client stakeholders to confirm impact and support remediation.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activity, scope, methodology and supporting evidence.
• Produce clear, defensible reports and executive summaries for management, senior staff and clients.
• Ensure findings are reproducible, traceable and properly documented.
• Assist with the management, configuration and maintenance of security testing tools.
• Keep tool configurations, signatures and scanning policies current and fit for purpose.
• Track emerging cyber security threats, techniques and technologies.
• Continuously develop technical capabilities through training, practical labs and self-study.
• Work closely with team members and other departments across client engagements and internal projects.
• Experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) or a related cyber security environment.
• Working knowledge of offensive security and assessment tools, including:
  • Tenable Nessus
  • NetSparker
  • Burp Suite
  • Kali Linux
  • Nmap
  • Metasploit
  • Rapid7
  • Qualys
  • OSINT
• Understanding of WAFs, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Knowledge of vulnerability identification and penetration testing techniques, frameworks and methodologies.
• Solid networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, common network protocols and standard network architectures.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows command-line environments.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong critical and creative thinking when dealing with complex security problems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail when documenting findings and following procedures.
• Strong ethical integrity and professional conduct.

Required Qualifications:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA PenTest+

Advantageous:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
• Exposure to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001 environments.
• Practical experience with Hack The Box and TryHackMe.

Remuneration & Benefits:

Competitive basic salary + performance-based incentive scheme + medical aid.