Cyber Security Consultant

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned Senior Cyber Security Consultant in South Africa to lead risk assessments, governance programs, and security advisory engagements for diverse clients. You will translate complex security risks into practical controls and roadmaps, with emphasis on IAM, cloud security (Azure/AWS/GCP), vulnerability management, incident response, and security audits.

Strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential to drive risk-based

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance

Vulnerability Assessments and Risk An|

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