Cybersecurity Consultant

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Certifications & advanced training

Hybrid work arrangement

Industry exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Consultant with 5+ years of experience to deliver expert guidance on protecting information systems for a diverse client base. You will conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and help implement robust security measures across multiple projects.

You will communicate with clients, present findings, and lead security awareness trainings while working in a hybrid setup to balance client work and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, penetration testing, and incident response.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for clients.
• Develop tailored security strategies and implementation roadmaps for client needs.
• Advise clients on security best practices, compliance requirements, and threat mitigation.
• Assist clients in the implementation and configuration of security solutions (e.g., firewalls, SIEM).
• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents for clients, providing post-incident analysis.
• Deliver security awareness training and presentations to client stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Penetration testing

Incident response

Client-facing

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and skilled Cybersecurity Consultant to join their team in Randburg . In this role, you will provide expert advice and solutions to clients on protecting their information systems and data. You will conduct security assessments, develop risk mitigation strategies, and assist in the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and tackle complex security challenges. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of current cybersecurity threats and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for clients.
• Develop tailored security strategies and implementation roadmaps for client needs.
• Advise clients on security best practices, compliance requirements, and threat mitigation.
• Assist clients in the implementation and configuration of security solutions (e.g., firewalls, SIEM).
• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents for clients, providing post-incident analysis.
• Deliver security awareness training and presentations to client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, penetration testing, and incident response.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation and interpersonal skills..
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client projects simultaneously..

Benefits

• Competitive salary with project-based performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and advanced training.
• Hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance.
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and cutting-edge security technologies.