TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: CYBER SECURITY

Believe Resourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 784,000 - 924,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Specialist: Cyber Security in Cape Town. This role is vital for enhancing the security posture of the organization. The ideal candidate must have over 7 years in ICT with 3 years in cyber security. Responsibilities include threat analysis, incident management, and security infrastructure oversight. Competitive salary of R784 833 – R923 330 per annum, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience in enterprise ICT applications and infrastructure.
• 3 years of hands-on cyber security experience.
• Working understanding of information security frameworks (ISO, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat and vulnerability analysis to identify risks.
• Manage incident detection and response to mitigate threats.
• Oversee security infrastructure and deploy security tools.

Skills

Threat detection & analysis

Incident response

Network security

Log analysis

Programming/scripting in Python

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)

Job description

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: CYBER SECURITY

Location: Cape Town

Employment Type:Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: R784 833 – R923 330 per annum (including benefits, dependent on experience and qualifications)

Role Overview
Our client is seeking a talented Technical Specialist to join their Information and Cyber Security team and Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). This role is key to strengthening the organisation’s security posture and ensuring maximum value from its investment in cyber security. The position reports to the Senior Manager: Information and Cybersecurity Services within the Enterprise Infrastructure Services division.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct threat and vulnerability analysis, identifying potential security risks and weaknesses.

• Manage incident detection and response, investigating alerts, documenting incidents, and mitigating cyber threats.

• Oversee security infrastructure, configuring and deploying security tools to protect the organisation’s networks.

• Lead disaster recovery planning, preparing strategies to minimise impact from cyberattacks.

• Perform proactive threat hunting, searching for risks that bypass traditional security measures.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years’ experience in enterprise ICT applications and infrastructure, including 3 years of current, hands-on cyber security experience.

• Strong expertise in:

  • Threat detection & analysis of cyber threats, malware, and attack vectors.

  • Incident response, including investigation and mitigation.

  • Network security—firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and network flow monitoring.

  • Log analysis to identify anomalies and security incidents.

  • SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or ideally SIEMonster.

  • Programming/scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.

• Working understanding of information security frameworks (ISO, NIST), digital forensic methodologies, and applicable privacy/security legislation.

Soft Skills

• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving ability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including reporting complex incidents in business-friendly language.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while remaining self-managed.

• Strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks under pressure.

• Capacity to coach and mentor junior colleagues.

• A strong customer service ethic.

Advantageous

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISA, CISSP, or OSCP.

• Prior experience in the higher education sector.