Senior Manager Cybersecurity

Eqplus; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced individual to define security strategies and integrate compliance with standards like POPIA and GDPR. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity and has proven experience in SOC operations and risk management, including certifications like CISSP and CISM. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant cyber risk reporting initiatives at the board level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing cybersecurity strategies and managing SOC operations.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory compliance (POPIA, GDPR) and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Background in threat intelligence, incident response, and risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise security strategy aligned with standards.
• Establish governance for secure communications.
• Integrate regulatory compliance and quantum risk frameworks.
• Drive board-level cyber risk reporting.
• Ensure integration of cybersecurity into risk management.

Skills

Developing cybersecurity strategies

Managing SOC operations

Regulatory compliance (POPIA, GDPR, NIST, ISO)

Threat intelligence and incident response

Risk assessment methodologies

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Grade 12

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CEH

CCSP (Cloud Security)

QKD Specialist

Job description

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions but not limited;

• Define enterprise security strategy aligned with NIST, ISO, and emerging quantum standards.
• Establish governance for secure communications (end-to-end encryption, VPNs, secure collaboration tools).
• Integrate regulatory compliance (POPIA / GDPR) and quantum risk frameworks.
• Drive board-level cyber risk reporting and security culture programs.
• Ensure integration of cybersecurity into enterprise risk management and business continuity planning.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Grade 12
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in developing cybersecurity strategies, managing SOC operations, and leading enterprise-wide security initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory compliance (POPIA, GDPR, NIST, ISO) and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Background in threat intelligence, incident response, and risk assessment methodologies.

Added Advantage :

• CISSP, CISM and CEH
• CCSP (Cloud Security), QKD Specialist