SecOps Red Team Specialist
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Redherd
Were a technical security recruitment firm that connects the best offensive defensive and cloud security talent with cutting-edge companies across the globe. Whether its startups scaleups or mature enterprises we know the nuance of this space and work closely with candidates and clients to ensure real alignment not just buzzwords.
About the Company
Our client is a national leader in retail innovation and customer-first experiences with decades of history and a future-focused investment in digital transformation. Their in-house security function is growing and becoming more mature and offensive in posture and theyre committed to building a modern cyber security capability with automation red/purple teaming and integrated DevSecOps.
Role Overview: Cyber Security Specialist Red Team
This is a technical hands-on role supporting the execution of a strategic security roadmap with focus areas in red teaming purple teaming and application security. Youll work within the Security Operations team and collaborate across the organisation to drive testing validation and improvement of security controls.
Key Responsibilities
Identify vulnerabilities and validate security controls across the organisation
Support response efforts during security incidents
Collaborate with external vendors and service providers when needed
Mature red/purple teaming capabilities using automation and modern toolsets
Integrate security best practices into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
Guide and maintain penetration testing and AppSec tools and practices
Investigate and apply new security technologies and automation strategies
Provide AppSec training across teams
Apply a risk-based approach to infrastructure and application penetration testing
Perform penetration tests and help meet compliance requirements (e.g. PCI)
Assist with remediation of vulnerabilities and findings
Collaborate with dev teams to guide security during project phases
Deliver AppSec reporting into operational dashboards
Create and maintain security standards documentation and guidelines
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Matric and relevant tertiary qualification or certifications
3 years in cybersecurity (up to 10 years in broader IT)
Hands-on experience in application security and penetration testing
Strong understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps and integrating security into CI/CD
Bonus / Nice-to-Have:
Software development background
Certifications such as OSCP OSWE SANS CREST
Experience using the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Strong scripting/automation skills
Willingness to assist after hours when necessary
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
