Cyber Security Consultant

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional for a long-term contract, focusing on governance, risk, and security operations across cloud and on-prem environments.

The role involves working with stakeholders, driving risk assessments, and implementing security controls, with extensive certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Risk Management.
• Experience in consulting, enterprise, managed services, or corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead security governance, risk and compliance programs.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.
• Conduct security audits and gap assessments.
• Lead incident response and security operations.
• Manage IAM and access control strategies.
• Oversee network and infrastructure security.
• Implement cloud security across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Develop security awareness programs and policies.
• Engage with stakeholders to advise on security.

Skills

GRC

Vulnerability Assessments

Security Audits

Incident Response

IAM

Network Security

Cloud Security

Security Awareness

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Experience Required:

• 6-8 years of experience within Cyber Security, Information Security, or Risk Management Experience working in consulting, enterprise, managed services, or corporate environments
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices

Core Skills:

• Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Analysis
• Security Audits and Gap Assessments
• Incident Response and Security Operations
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Network and Infrastructure Security
• Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Security Awareness and Policy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement and Security Advisory

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CompTIA Security+
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• Fortinet NSE Certifications
• Cisco Security Certifications
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

Key Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and consulting mindset
• Passion for staying current with emerging threats and security trends

open to exploring new opportunities in a long term contract.