Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Executive bonus program

Health, dental, and life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to advise clients on complex security challenges from a base in Benoni. You will assess security postures, design tailored solutions, and guide implementation to protect against threats, across industries.

The role requires a thought leader with strong client-facing skills, 8+ years of experience, and credentials such as CISSP, CISM or CCSP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity consulting or senior advisory experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Credentials such as CISSP, CISM or CCSP are desirable.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments, risk analyses, and gap assessments for clients.
• Design and architect cybersecurity solutions across networks, cloud, and applications.
• Develop strategic security roadmaps and implementation plans tailored to client needs.
• Advise on compliance requirements and data protection and privacy.
• Lead and mentor client engagement teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Network security

Endpoint security

Cloud security (AWS, Azure)

Application security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to advise clients on complex security challenges from their base in Benoni . This role involves assessing client security postures, designing tailored security solutions, and guiding implementation to protect against sophisticated threats. You will work across various industries, providing expert advice on strategy, architecture, and operations. The ideal candidate is a thought leader with exceptional client-facing skills and a proven track record in delivering effective cybersecurity strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, risk analyses, and gap assessments for clients.
• Design and architect robust cybersecurity solutions, including network security, cloud security, and application security.
• Develop strategic security roadmaps and implementation plans tailored to client needs.
• Advise clients on compliance requirements and best practices for data protection and privacy.
• Lead and mentor client engagement teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies to provide cutting-edge advice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or a senior security advisory role.
• Deep expertise in multiple security domains: network security, endpoint security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and application security.
• Proven experience in developing security strategies, policies, and frameworks.
• Excellent client management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary and executive bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and challenging security problems in Benoni .
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility.