Specialist – Cyber Prevent

Reverside; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Reverside is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to drive preventative cybersecurity operations and risk mitigation across business units. You will assess security controls, coordinate with architecture and DevSecOps teams, and manage remediation activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years of cybersecurity experience across multiple domains, familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST CSF, and strong collaboration with vendors and stakeholders to advance strategic

Qualifications

• Three-year diploma or degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' cybersecurity experience, including governance, risk management, security assurance or preventative controls.
• Experience across at least three cybersecurity domains, such as security assessment, software security, security architecture, network security, IAM, security operations or risk management.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, OWASP, SANS and related security frameworks.
• Experience coordinating security programmes, vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• CISSP strongly preferred; CCSP, OSCP, CISM, CISA or equivalent certifications considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify cybersecurity risks and define preventative controls for new and existing products, applications and technology solutions.
• Review solution designs and validate security controls before go-live.
• Manage security assessments, control evidence, exceptions and remediation tracking.
• Monitor cybersecurity risks, control gaps, audit findings and mitigation plans.
• Manage Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting, data quality, trend analysis and reporting automation.
• Support CHARM compliance activities and control-maturity improvements.
• Embed security controls into DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and development processes.
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives across AI Security, Dynamic Trust, SD-WAN, PAM, DLP, IAM and Cloud Security.
• Engage with vendors, procurement, legal and business stakeholders to manage security deliverables and dependencies.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture, Cyber Defence, Identity, Cloud Security, Technology Risk, Privacy and Audit teams.
• Provide technical guidance, stakeholder support and escalation management for complex security risks.
• Track programme milestones, control improvements and remediation actions against agreed targets.

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance

Cyber Risk Management

Security Assurance

Preventative Security Controls

KRI Reporting

CHARM Compliance

DevSecOps

Security Architecture

IAM

PAM

DLP

Cloud Security

Vulnerability Management

Risk Remediation

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Three-year diploma or degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Windows Security

Linux Security

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Dependency-management tools

Job description

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist - Cyber Prevent to support preventative cybersecurity operations services and technology environments. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks, providing security assurance throughout the project lifecycle, monitoring control compliance, managing remediation activities and supporting strategic cybersecurity initiatives across business units and markets.

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist - Cyber Prevent to support preventative cybersecurity operations services and technology environments. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks, providing security assurance throughout the project lifecycle, monitoring control compliance, managing remediation activities and supporting strategic cybersecurity initiatives across business units and markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify cybersecurity risks and define preventative controls for new and existing products, applications and technology solutions.
• Review solution designs and validate security controls before go-live.
• Manage security assessments, control evidence, exceptions and remediation tracking.
• Monitor cybersecurity risks, control gaps, audit findings and mitigation plans.
• Manage Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting, data quality, trend analysis and reporting automation.
• Support CHARM compliance activities and control-maturity improvements.
• Embed security controls into DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and development processes.
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives across AI Security, Dynamic Trust, SD-WAN, PAM, DLP, IAM and Cloud Security.
• Engage with vendors, procurement, legal and business stakeholders to manage security deliverables and dependencies.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture, Cyber Defence, Identity, Cloud Security, Technology Risk, Privacy and Audit teams.
• Provide technical guidance, stakeholder support and escalation management for complex security risks.
• Track programme milestones, control improvements and remediation actions against agreed targets.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Three-year diploma or degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' cybersecurity experience, including governance, risk management, security assurance or preventative controls.
• Experience across at least three cybersecurity domains, such as security assessment, software security, security architecture, network security, IAM, security operations or risk management.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, OWASP, SANS and related security frameworks.
• Experience with KRI reporting, management information, data quality and workflow automation.
• Experience coordinating security programmes, vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• CISSP strongly preferred; CCSP, OSCP, CISM, CISA or equivalent certifications considered advantageous.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux security, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub and dependency-management tools is advantageous.

Core Skills:

• Cybersecurity Governance
• Cyber Risk Management
• Security Assurance
• Preventative Security Controls
• KRI Reporting
• CHARM Compliance
• DevSecOps
• Security Architecture
• IAM
• PAM
• DLP
• Cloud Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Risk Remediation
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Security Compliance Key Performance Indicators:

• Delivery of agreed Cyber Prevent plans and milestones.
• Accurate and timely KRI reporting with improved data quality and automation.
• Completion of security assessments within agreed timelines.
• Reduction of control gaps, overdue remediation actions and manual reporting.
• Timely escalation and management of material cybersecurity risks.
• Successful delivery of strategic security initiatives and vendor commitments.