Cyber Security Officer Sandton

Msp Staffing Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Cybersecurity Officer responsible for developing and executing IT Security Strategies, performing cybersecurity assessments, and leading incident response initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of cybersecurity experience, strong skills in patch management, and familiarity with security technologies. Applicants should be prepared to provide technical guidance across business units in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in information security or cybersecurity roles.
• Strong skills in patch and vulnerability management.
• Proficient in incident response, network, endpoint, and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tailored IT Security Strategy.
• Perform maturity assessments against the cybersecurity framework.
• Oversee security operations and awareness initiatives.

Skills

patch and vulnerability management

incident response

network security

endpoint security

cloud security

communication

collaboration

analysis

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

The Cybersecurity Officer will be responsible for developing and executing a tailored IT Security Strategy for each business unit, performing maturity assessments against the Bidvest Group Cybersecurity Framework, and identifying key cyber risks.

The role involves collaborating with IT Managers across the division, providing technical and strategic guidance, overseeing security operations, incident response, and awareness initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in information security or cybersecurity roles
• Strong skills in patch and vulnerability management
• Experience with security technologies, architecture, and risk management
• Knowledge of ISO / IEC, NIST, and relevant IT governance or legislation
• Proficient in incident response, network, endpoint, and cloud security
• Ability to develop and implement security strategies aligned to group frameworks
• Experience with audit processes, including ITGCs and privileged access reviews
• Skilled in monitoring, reporting, and security awareness initiatives
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, or QlikView for reporting and analysis

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please apply today!

Contact

• Contact the IT team on our website!

NOTE

When replying to this advert, please include the reference number (CYBERJHB25) in the subject line.

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.