Cyber Security Consultant

BDO South Africa; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Cybersecurity Consultant responsible for establishing cybersecurity strategies and governance models. You will engage in relationships with clients, execute cybersecurity projects, and provide tailored vulnerability management solutions. Experience with data privacy and penetration testing is essential for success. This role offers a dynamic work environment in Soweto, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity strategies and governance.
• Ability to assess and consult on data privacy regulations.
• Proven skills in vulnerability management and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance relationships with clients.
• Execute cybersecurity engagements effectively.
• Develop tailored solutions for vulnerability management programs.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategies

Risk management

Data privacy consulting

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 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.