Cyber Security Specialist- Hybrid

Ayanda Works; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm seeks exceptional Cyber Security professionals—a Senior and an Intermediate—for a 6-month contract role in Midrand, South Africa. The role involves hardening enterprise networks, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have experience in large-scale environments and relevant certifications. This position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience for Senior, 4-5 years for Intermediate.
• Experience in multi-country telco or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proactive, collaborative, and technically sharp.

Responsibilities

• Harden enterprise networks across various components.
• Support technical delivery with the Principal Specialist.
• Conduct risk assessments aligned with ISO and NIST.
• Enhance threat detection using various tools.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Cyber Security

Risk Assessment

Mentorship

Threat Detection

Collaboration

Education

Certified ISO Lead Implementer/Auditor

CISM

CISSP

Job description

Cyber Security Specialists Wanted – Senior & Intermediate
My client is hiring two exceptional Cyber Security professionals—one Senior (6–10 yrs) and one Intermediate (4–5 yrs) for a high-impact contract role based in Midrand.
If you're passionate about securing complex networks and collaborating with top-tier teams, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Harden enterprise networks across CPE, IP Core, NMS, and office connectivity.
• Support technical delivery with the Principal Specialist.
• Conduct risk assessments aligned with ISO, NIST, and regulatory frameworks.
• Enhance threat detection using SIEM, NetFlow, and other tools.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute as a trusted SME.

Ideal Profile

• Certified ISO Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISM, CISSP preferred.
• Experienced in multi-country telco or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Collaborative, proactive, and technically sharp.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months.
• Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Midrand, 2 days remote).
• Rate: Open to negotiation.
• Start: ASAP.
• Job type: Temporary (contract length 6 months).
• Work location: In person.