Cyber Technologist

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in South Africa seeks a Cyber Technologist to provide cyber defense expertise in both presales and post-sales environments. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, excellent communication skills, and a passion for cybersecurity. The role requires managing client relationships and presenting technical reports to various stakeholders. It offers a full-time position suitable for recent graduates looking to enhance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Technical graduate with recent STEM degree.
• Familiarity with networking and cybersecurity concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and self-development in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical point of contact for clients and partners.
• Deliver Proof of Value engagement from start to finish.
• Present Threat Intelligence Reports to various audiences.
• Work closely with Account Executives on client engagements.
• Provide feedback and technical reporting.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking

Communication

Customer Engagement

Solution Architecture

Education

STEM degree (2:1 minimum or equivalent)

Job description

Key purpose :

The Cyber Technologist (CT) role is a dynamic and varied customer-focused technical position. CTs provide technical and cyber defence expertise in presale and post-sale accounts, working together with our Cyber Account Managers to ensure customer needs are met.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Acting as a technical point of contact between clients, partners, and internal teams within our company.
• Being accountable for the delivery of Proof of Value engagement from end to end.
• Presenting Threat Intelligence Reports and advice to a variety of audiences, from technical audiences to C-level executives.
• Partnering closely with our Account Executive teams on their work with new and existing clients.
• Being the trusted advisor and technical authority to the client.
• Providing feedback and technical reporting.
• Designing and building custom client integrations and defining solution architectures.
• Acting as a technical touchpoint between clients and partners.
• International travel to client sites will be required when Covid restrictions allow.

Qualifications and experience :

• A technical graduate who has recently graduated with a STEM degree (2:1 minimum or equivalent) and is looking for a challenging client-facing role that bridges technology and business.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and news.
• Some previous experience with networks and security.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in an innovative and fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for innovation, experimentation, and self-development in the cybersecurity field.
• Fluent English is essential.
• Experience with customer-facing activities (pre/post-sales) is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences using technical language.
• Knowledge of network and security devices/systems (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Firewalls, IDA, IPS, SIEM) is beneficial, with opportunities to learn on the job.

Key Skills

Cybersecurity, Networking, Communication, Customer Engagement, Solution Architecture

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : 0-2 years

Vacancy : 1