Security Specialist

Salix Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist in Centurion, South Africa. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in information security, with at least 2 years in penetration testing. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, analyzing security, and developing methodologies. Qualifications include a BSc in IT and relevant certifications. Competitive salary ranging from R 700,000 to R 800,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• BSc in Information Technology is preferred.
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification needed.
• CISA, CISM, or CISSP is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of information security experience required.
• At least 2 years in penetration testing or information security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Analyze network, application, and infrastructure security.
• Develop security testing methodologies beyond automated tools.
• Provide training and guidance in IT security.
• Deliver audit and risk assessment reports to senior management.
• Stay current with regulatory frameworks and security trends.

Skills

Strong communication and reporting skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Regulatory framework knowledge

Analytical and problem‑solving approach

Integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Passion for IT security and continuous learning

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BSc (Information Technology)

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CISA, CISM, or CISSP

Tools

Kali Linux

Nessus

Acunetix

Job description

Overview

Reference: JHB002735-JK-1

Calling All Cyber Security Specialists in JHB. Your next big move starts here!

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Analyze network, application, and infrastructure security.
• Use tools such as Kali Linux, Nessus, Acunetix or similar.
• Develop security testing methodologies beyond automated tools.
• Provide training and guidance in IT security.
• Deliver audit and risk assessment reports to senior management.
• Stay current with regulatory frameworks and security trends.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BSc (Information Technology)
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CISA, CISM, or CISSP

Experience

• Minimum 5 years information security experience.
• At least 2 years in penetration testing or across multiple areas of security.
• Practical experience with advanced security tools and manual testing techniques.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Regulatory framework knowledge.
• Analytical and problem‑solving approach.
• Integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Passion for IT security and continuous learning.

Package & Remuneration

R 700000 - R 800000

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

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