X2 Senior Cybersecurity Manager

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa seeks a seasoned cybersecurity manager. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing cybersecurity audits and a strong background in network security, including operating at a management level for at least 4 years. Candidates should possess relevant certifications such as CISA and OSCP to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 such as a 4 year Bachelors Degree.
• Certified Incident Handler (ECIH / GCIH) or equivalent.
• 6 years experience with 4 years in manager/middle management level.

Skills

Cybersecurity management

Network security audits

Cybersecurity maturity assessments

Education

Bachelors Degree / National Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma in Auditing or IT

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Tools

Windows operating systems

Unix-based operating systems

MSSQL databases

Oracle databases

Job description

Education Required

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 such as a 4 year Bachelors Degree / National Diploma
• Plus a Post Graduate Diploma e.g. B Com with specialisation in Auditing and / or Information Technology
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent (e.g. a recognised IT Auditing certification)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or equivalent (e.g. CEH)
• Certified Incident Handler (ECIH / GCIH) or equivalent (e.g. CRIA)

Experience Required

• 6 years experience post qualification with at least 4 years experience operating at a manager / middle management level.
• Extensive experience in managing cybersecurity and network security audits, with a strong understanding of networked environments that support various application hosting infrastructures, including Windows and Unix-based operating systems, as well as MSSQL and Oracle databases.
• Extensive experience in conducting cybersecurity maturity assessments, particularly within the Southern African context. This includes a strong ability to position insights and control recommendations for clients, guided by leading frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001 / 2, CIS, and COBIT.