CyberSecurity Expert

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a Cybersecurity Expert to enhance the security posture across client environments. The role involves developing cybersecurity strategies, monitoring SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, and managing security operations. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably within a Managed Service Provider. The position offers a competitive salary that may increase based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, preferably in an MSP or enterprise support environment.
• Strong working knowledge of network/endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience creating and updating security runbooks.
• Hands-on in creating security runbooks and incident playbooks.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies.
• Monitor SIEM tools and coordinate incident response activities.
• Configure and manage security tools including firewalls and EDR solutions.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and manage remediation.
• Create and maintain security runbooks.
• Support compliance efforts and conduct security awareness sessions.
• Prepare technical reports and incident post-mortems.

Skills

SIEM platforms

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

LevelBlue

QRadar

EDR

Firewalls

Job description

A technology company in Johannesburg that specializes in telecom regulatory solutions, public safety and law enforcement technology, and gov‑tech and digital transformation, is seeking a Cybersecurity Expert to lead and strengthen the security posture across multiple client environments within their managed service framework.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies for diverse client infrastructures.
• Monitoring & Response: Monitor SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), investigate alerts, and coordinate end-to-end incident response activities.
• Security Operations: Configure and manage security tools including firewalls, EDR solutions, and email security gateways.
• Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments and manage remediation follow‑ups.
• Documentation: Create, document, and maintain detailed security runbooks and incident response playbooks for repeatable processes.
• Compliance & Awareness: Support compliance efforts (e.g., ISO 27001, ITILv4) and conduct security awareness sessions for client users.
• Reporting: Prepare technical reports, risk summaries, and incident post‑mortems.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity, preferably within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or enterprise support environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong working knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, LevelBlue, Splunk, or QRadar).
  • Experience with network/endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
  • Hands‑on experience creating and updating security runbooks/incident playbooks.
• Certifications (A Plus): Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
• Soft Skills: Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]