Cyber Security Consultant

Bdo South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa seeks a Cybersecurity Consultant. The role involves conducting risk assessments, developing governance frameworks, and implementing data protection initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in vulnerability management and penetration testing, along with the ability to build client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with POPIA and GDPR.
• Proven ability to establish client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber risk assessments.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies and governance models.
• Implement data protection programs.

Skills

Cyber risk assessment

Risk management controls testing

Cybersecurity strategies

Data privacy

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Job description

The role of the Cybersecurity Consultant includes contribution to technical insights relevant to client engagements and internal projects.

Actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. Execution of cybersecurity engagements.

The Cybersecurity Consultant will be responsible for the following key activities to achieve the main objectives :

Cyber risk assessment, risk management controls testing- Cyber security strategies and governance models- Setting up cyber governance, risk and controls business and technology solutions- Assess and consult clients on data privacy, implementation of data protection POPIA / GDPR programs- Build a full service vulnerability management offering providing clients with tailored solutions to deploy and run vulnerability management programs- Penetration testing of systems, network and mobile environments.