Web Security Specialist

Global One; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Cape Town is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance network security. The role involves detecting vulnerabilities, conducting audits, and implementing security controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and proven experience in cybersecurity roles. This position involves maintaining security systems, analyzing data, and preparing performance reports. A proactive approach to security challenges is essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols.
• Advanced understanding of system administration and OSI model.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth and common security elements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic audits to determine security violations.
• Upgrade network and infrastructure systems.
• Implement security controls and maintain them.
• Identify and solve potential security problems.
• Prepare performance reports and communicate system status.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending workshops.

Skills

Proven work experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or similar role

Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs

Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions

Proficiency with antivirus and security software

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Job description

A Cyber Security Specialists responsibilities include using their skills to detect insecure features and malicious activities within our networks and infrastructure. They will implement customized application security assessments for client-based asset risk, corporate policy compliance as well as conduct vulnerability assessment. They should have an advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or similar role
• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data and other attack artifacts
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
• Proficiency with antivirus and security software
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Responsibilities

• Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits
• Upgrade our network and infrastructure systems
• Implement and maintain security controls
• Identify and solve potential and actual security problems
• Assess the current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating security requirements
• Keep users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed