Cybersecurity Engineer

Believe Resourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,059,000 - 1,248,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Pretoria is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to design security frameworks and conduct penetration testing. The ideal candidate should have 8 years of experience in cybersecurity and relevant qualifications. This role offers a comprehensive salary package including benefits like housing and medical aid.

Benefits

Housing contributions

Medical Aid

Pension contributions

13th cheque option

Qualifications

• Eight years’ relevant work experience in a cybersecurity environment.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CSIM, or CASP+ advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-wide security frameworks and solutions.
• Perform white box and oversee other types of penetration testing.
• Evaluate and manage security tools and services.

Skills

Encryption and cryptography

Incident response and forensics

Risk management

Security architecture and design

Security frameworks and standards

Threat detection and response

Vulnerability management

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder engagement abilities

Education

Relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 or equivalent

NQF Level 8 qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Pretoria
Type: Full-Time | Permanent - 36-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

Salary & Benefits: R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum (all-inclusive package). The successful candidate may structure the total package to include a 13th cheque. Housing, Medical Aid, and Pension contributions are included.

About the Role

Our client is seeking to appoint a Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement security measures that protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, this role involves developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and empowering staff with best practices to safeguard the technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-wide security frameworks and solutions aligned with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
• Ensure architecture supports scalability, resilience, and adaptability to emerging threats.
• Perform white box penetration testing and vulnerability scans; oversee grey/black box penetration testing and scans.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging security technologies.
• Collaborate with ICT, DevOps, and software development teams to embed security in system designs.
• Support audits by providing detailed documentation and evidence of security controls.
• Prepare reports on incident responses, vulnerabilities, and system performance.
• Forecast and manage budgets for cybersecurity projects and tools.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage contracts for security tools and services.
• Establish monitoring processes for system performance and security metrics.
• Conduct risk assessments and prioritise remediation efforts.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and training programs across the organisation.
• Align cybersecurity goals with overall business strategy.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 or equivalent.
• NQF Level 8 qualification advantageous.
• Eight years’ relevant work experience in a cybersecurity environment.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CSIM, or CASP+ advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Encryption and cryptography.
• Incident response and forensics.
• Risk management.
• Security architecture and design.
• Security frameworks and standards.
• Threat detection and response.
• Vulnerability management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.