Cyber Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Gauteng is looking for a Cyber Technologist to provide expert technical and cyber defence support in a dynamic role. The position requires a technical graduate with a STEM degree and offers the chance to engage with clients to deliver customized solutions. Excellent communication skills are essential for presenting insights to diverse audiences. The role includes international travel and opportunities for self-development in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• Technical graduate with a 2:1 minimum in a STEM degree.
• Familiarity with networking and cybersecurity is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical point of contact for clients.
• Deliver Proof of Value engagements from start to finish.
• Present Threat Intelligence Reports to various audiences.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Networking concepts

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Firewalls

SIEM

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.