Senior Cybersecurity Strategist - Client-Facing & Risk

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.100.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Professional development budget

Career advancement

Office in Stellenbosch

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to advise clients on designing and implementing robust security programs. You will lead risk assessments, security architecture reviews, and regulatory compliance efforts, including POPIA, on-site with clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, 6–8 years of experience, and security certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CISA. This is a full-time, client-facing role based in Stellenbosch.

Qualifikationen

• 6–8 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or a senior advisory role.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA are essential.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, risk analyses, and maturity evaluations for clients.
• Develop and present strategic cybersecurity recommendations and roadmaps tailored to client needs.
• Advise clients on data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., POPIA).
• Design and oversee the implementation of security controls and solutions, including GRC frameworks.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide guidance on secure system design.
• Assist clients in developing and maturing their incident response capabilities.
• Conduct security awareness training sessions for client personnel.
• Manage client relationships and project deliverables effectively.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership and methodologies within the cybersecurity practice.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

COBIT

ITIL

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to advise clients on designing and implementing robust security programs. You will lead risk assessments, security architecture reviews, and regulatory compliance efforts, including POPIA, on-site with clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, 6–8 years of experience, and security certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CISA. This is a full-time, client-facing role based in Stellenbosch.