Cybersecurity Specialist: Threat Defense & Incident Response

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Learning and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to fortify digital infrastructure, protect client data, and respond to evolving threats. You will be part of a professional security team supporting a prominent financial services client in the heart of Cape Town.

The role includes implementing security measures, monitoring for breaches, conducting testing, and leading incident response; collaboration across IT, staff training, and regulatory compliance are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a cybersecurity or information security role.
• Proficiency with security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with security frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage cybersecurity measures to protect computer systems and networks.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security alerts.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify system weaknesses.
• Develop and execute incident response plans to mitigate the impact of security breaches.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations and deployments.
• Assist in developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training to staff.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and company policies.

Skills

4+ years experience

Security tools

Network protocols / operating systems

Security frameworks & certs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus software

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to fortify digital infrastructure, protect client data, and respond to evolving threats. You will be part of a professional security team supporting a prominent financial services client in the heart of Cape Town.

The role includes implementing security measures, monitoring for breaches, conducting testing, and leading incident response; collaboration across IT, staff training, and regulatory compliance are key aspects.