Cybersecurity Defender & Incident Response Lead

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in South Africa is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist responsible for defending systems and data against cyber threats. This role involves conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security policies, and monitoring for incidents. The ideal candidate has knowledge of security tools, compliance standards, and scripting skills. Certifications such as CISSP or CEH are highly preferred. This is a critical position in maintaining organizational security.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of security protocols and best practices.
• Experience in compliance frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Design and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic for potential security incidents.
• Manage security infrastructure including firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Educate employees on security best practices.
• Investigate security incidents and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure integrated security.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and threats.

Skills

Proficient in security tools

Strong knowledge of protocols & encryption

Ability to automate tasks using scripting

Knowledge of compliance standards

Expertise in threat analysis

Understanding of incident response

Education

Certifications like CISSP, CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in South Africa is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist responsible for defending systems and data against cyber threats. This role involves conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security policies, and monitoring for incidents. The ideal candidate has knowledge of security tools, compliance standards, and scripting skills. Certifications such as CISSP or CEH are highly preferred. This is a critical position in maintaining organizational security.