Cybersecurity Sentinel: Threat Detection & Response

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to defend networks, systems and data against breaches and evolving threats. You will monitor, detect and mitigate risks while ensuring regulatory compliance across ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and other standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption, scripting for automation, and collaboration with IT and development teams to embed security into projects.

Qualifications

• Familiar with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms.
• Knowledge of HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and VPN protocols for data in transit.
• Ability to automate security tasks with Python and PowerShell.
• Understanding of GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and enforce security policies.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents in real time.
• Manage security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and tools.
• Provide security awareness training.
• Perform risk and threat analysis.
• Investigate incidents and document findings.
• Collaborate with IT, development, and operations teams.
• Pursue continuous improvement of security measures.

Skills

Security Tools

Protocols & Encryption

Scripting

Compliance Standards

Threat Analysis

Incident Response

Tools

firewalls

IDS

IPS

SIEM

Job description

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to defend networks, systems and data against breaches and evolving threats. You will monitor, detect and mitigate risks while ensuring regulatory compliance across ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and other standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption, scripting for automation, and collaboration with IT and development teams to embed security into projects.