Cyber Security Specialist

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance cloud security solutions for their clients. The role requires expertise in AWS and involves significant client interaction to design secure environments. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this contract position offers potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IT security with cloud (AWS) focus.
• Experience in pre-sales or client-facing roles required.
• Familiarity with security benchmarks like CIS, NIST, ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales as a technical security expert.
• Conduct workshops and security assessments.
• Design and implement AWS security architectures.

Skills

Cloud security

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 looking for 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 perm.

What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborate with the sales team as the technical security expert during pre-sales engagements.
• Conduct client workshops, requirements gathering, and security assessments.
• Design, present, and implement cloud-based security architectures on AWS.
• Configure and deploy AWS security services.
• 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 27001, 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.
  
  

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills

• AWS
• cyber security
• CIS
• NIST