Technical Specialist Cyber Security
Technical Specialist Cyber Security
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Job Description
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: CYBER SECURITY
Location: Cape TownRole 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 securityfirewalls 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
