Cybersecurity Specialist

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting is building an IT talent database and is seeking experienced Cybersecurity Specialists for opportunities in Johannesburg. You will monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and work with teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in SOC, experience with SIEM like Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk, and knowledge of threat detection and secure network practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field advantageous.
• Cybersecurity certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents.
• Identify and analyse potential cybersecurity threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security monitoring.
• Assist with incident response and remediation activities.
• Investigate suspicious activities and security events.
• Monitor SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
• Work with infrastructure and development teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security documentation and incident reports.
• Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

SIEM

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Security Monitoring

Network Security

Identity & Access Management

Endpoint Security

Education

Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field

Cybersecurity certifications (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

We are currently building our IT talent database and are looking to connect with experienced Cybersecurity Specialists for current and future opportunities. We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in security operations, SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response and threat detection. This is an opportunity to register your profile with us and have your cybersecurity experience considered for suitable opportunities as they become available. If you enjoy solving security challenges and staying ahead of emerging threats, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents.
• Identify and analyse potential cybersecurity threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security monitoring.
• Assist with incident response and remediation activities.
• Investigate suspicious activities and security events.
• Monitor SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
• Work with infrastructure and development teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security documentation and incident reports.
• Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field will be advantageous.
• Cybersecurity certifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• 3–6 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience within a Security Operations Centre will be advantageous.
• Experience with SIEM technologies.
• Experience with vulnerability management.
• Experience with incident response and investigation.
• Understanding of network and application security.

Skills

• SIEM
• Cybersecurity
• Microsoft Sentinel and/or Splunk.
• Vulnerability Management.
• Incident Response.
• Threat Detection.
• Network Security.
• Identity & Access Management.
• Endpoint Security.
• Security Monitoring.

Location: Johannesburg