Technical Specialist Cyber Security

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town seeks a Technical Specialist in Cyber Security to strengthen the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in enterprise ICT systems, including significant cyber security expertise. Responsibilities include threat analysis, incident response, and security infrastructure management. This role provides a competitive salary and benefits based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat and vulnerability analysis.
• Manage incident detection and response.
• Oversee security infrastructure.
• Lead disaster recovery planning.
• Perform proactive threat hunting.

Skills

Threat detection & analysis

Incident response

Network security

Log analysis

SIEM tools

Programming / scripting

Information security frameworks

Education

Relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

SIEMonster

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 organisations 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 organisations 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.

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• CCTV
• Low Voltage
• Network Management
• IDS
• Computer Networking
• Field Service
• ICD Coding
• Military Experience
• Security
• Security System Experience
• Information Security
• Troubleshooting

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1