Senior Ethical Hacker: Fraud Detection & Defense

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Ethical Hacker to strengthen our cybersecurity team against fraud and financial crime. You will use advanced hacking techniques, perform fraud-focused penetration testing, and lead incident response efforts to protect digital assets and customer trust.

You will develop security tooling, run risk analyses, report to senior management, and collaborate across IT and security teams to embed best practices and awareness throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in ethical hacking, pentesting, or cybersecurity focusing on fraud.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Fraud detection and prevention using advanced hacking techniques.
• Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to simulate attacks.
• Lead incident response investigations for fraud-related breaches.
• Perform regular security audits and assessments for fraud controls.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and secure coding practices.
• Create and enhance tools/scripts to automate fraud detection.
• Prepare reports on findings and recommended actions for leadership.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams for a unified approach.
• Provide training and awareness on fraud prevention to staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field

Advanced degree or certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP)

Job description

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Ethical Hacker to strengthen our cybersecurity team against fraud and financial crime. You will use advanced hacking techniques, perform fraud-focused penetration testing, and lead incident response efforts to protect digital assets and customer trust.

You will develop security tooling, run risk analyses, report to senior management, and collaborate across IT and security teams to embed best practices and awareness throughout the organization.