Cyber Technologist

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Cyber Technologist to serve as the technical point of contact for clients, partners, and internal teams. You will deliver end-to-end Proof of Value engagements, present Threat Intelligence reports, and work with Account Executives to manage client relationships.

The role requires a STEM degree and knowledge of networking and cybersecurity concepts, with strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• STEM graduate (2:1 or equivalent) seeking a challenging client-facing role bridging technology and business.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and terminology.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and news.
• Some experience with networks and security.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced team environment.
• Enthusiasm for innovation in cyber security.
• Experience with customer-facing activities is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to varied audiences.
• Experience with network and security devices such as Cisco and Juniper, Firewalls, IDA, IPS, SIEM; TCP/IP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical point of contact between clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Deliver end-to-end Proof of Value engagement.
• Present Threat Intelligence Reports to diverse audiences, from technical to C-level.
• Collaborate with Account Executives on client engagements.
• Act as trusted adviser and technical authority to the client.
• Provide feedback and technical reporting.
• Design and build custom client integrations and define solution architectures.
• Serve as a technical touchpoint between clients and partners.
• International travel to client sites when restrictions allow.

Skills

Networking basics

Cybersecurity basics

Customer-facing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-development

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

TCP/IP

Job description

The Cyber Technologist (CT) role is a dynamic and varied customer focused technical position. CT's provide technical and cyber defence expertise in pre-sale and post-sales 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
• Act as a technical touch point 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 looking for a challenging client facing role that bridges technology and the business (essential)
• Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and news
• Some previous experience of networks and security
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills, both written and verbally
• Able to work in a team autonomously and as part of a team in an innovative and fast-paced environment whist delivering to deadlines
• Enthusiasm for innovation, experimentation and self-development in the cyber security field
• Experience with customer-facing activities (pre/post-sales) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience and knowledge of technical language, and able to communication complex technical information to a variety of audiences
• Experience of network and security devices/systems e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Firewalls, IDA, IPS, SIEM, as well as knowledge of TCP/IP, and common networking protocols. This isn't essential and your role will include the chance to learn as you work and expand your skills in these areas.