Cyber Security Specialist

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company in Gauteng is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance its cloud security offerings. This role involves designing secure environments on AWS, collaborating in pre-sales engagements, and requires strong experience in IT security and AWS tools. Candidates should hold relevant certifications and have excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT security with recent cloud experience.
• Strong experience with AWS-native tools.
• Familiarity with security benchmarks like CIS and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales as the security expert during pre-sales engagements.
• Conduct security assessments and client workshops.
• Design and implement cloud-based security architectures on AWS.

Skills

AWS

Cyber security

CIS

NIST

Education

AWS Security Specialty certification

Security+

CEH

CISSP

Tools

AWS-native tools

Job description

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our client based in JHB North.

An established AWS-driven technology solutions company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer who thrives in both technical execution and client-facing engagement.

If you're passionate about cloud security and enjoy designing and deploying secure environments for real clients, this role is for you.

This is a 6-month contract with the view to go permanent.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Collaborate with the sales team as the technical security expert during pre-sales engagements.
2. Conduct client workshops, requirements gathering, and security assessments.
3. Design, present, and implement cloud-based security architectures on AWS.
4. Configure and deploy AWS security services.
5. Stay updated with AWS security trends and contribute to continuous improvement of offerings.

What We Are Looking For

Technical Expertise

• 6+ years in IT security, with recent experience in cloud (AWS) security.
• Strong experience with AWS-native tools.
• Familiarity with security benchmarks and frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO, etc.).

Consulting / Pre-Sales Skills

• Prior experience supporting pre-sales or working in a client-facing tech role.
• Excellent ability to explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in preparing diagrams, proposals, or solution documentation.
• Certifications: AWS Security Specialty certification is a strong advantage. Other relevant certs like Security+, CEH, CISSP, etc., will be considered.

Note

If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills

• AWS
• Cyber security
• CIS
• NIST

Location: Gauteng