Cybersecurity Specialist – 2 Year Contract

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cybersecurity Specialist 2 Year Contract
Strengthen security and compliance across enterprise digital systems
Johannesburg-based (remote permitted) 2-Year Contract Negotiable

About Our Client
Our client is delivering large-scale software development and digital transformation initiatives across enterprise environments. They operate within structured compliance-driven frameworks and require robust cybersecurity governance to protect critical systems and data. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact digital programmes within a well-organised and delivery-focused environment.

The Role: Cybersecurity Specialist
The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for strengthening system security across digital platforms and ensuring compliance with recognised security standards. This role supports secure architecture proactive risk mitigation and the implementation of effective security controls across development and operational environments. The position plays a key role in protecting enterprise systems throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

510 years of cybersecurity experience in enterprise or complex IT environments
Perform vulnerability assessments and conduct detailed risk analyses
Ensure systems comply with applicable security standards frameworks and policies
Implement and maintain security controls monitoring mechanisms and remediation processes
Support secure development practices across software delivery teams
Collaborate with architects developers and infrastructure teams to embed security by design
Prepare security documentation reports and compliance evidence

About You

510 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
Proven experience in vulnerability management risk assessment and compliance frameworks
Strong understanding of security controls monitoring tools and enterprise security architecture
Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field
Security certifications such as CISSP CISM CEH or similar are advantageous
Detail-oriented analytical and proactive in identifying and mitigating risks
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams

Cybersecurity Specialist 2 Year Contract Strengthen security and compliance across enterprise digital systems Johannesburg-based (remote permitted) 2-Year Contract Negotiable About Our Client Our client is delivering large-scale software development and digital transformation initiatives across e...

Cybersecurity Specialist 2 Year Contract
Strengthen security and compliance across enterprise digital systems
Johannesburg-based (remote permitted) 2-Year Contract Negotiable

Key Responsibilities

510 years of cybersecurity experience in enterprise or complex IT environments
Perform vulnerability assessments and conduct detailed risk analyses
Ensure systems comply with applicable security standards frameworks and policies
Implement and maintain security controls monitoring mechanisms and remediation processes
Support secure development practices across software delivery teams
Collaborate with architects developers and infrastructure teams to embed security by design
Prepare security documentation reports and compliance evidence

About You

510 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
Proven experience in vulnerability management risk assessment and compliance frameworks
Strong understanding of security controls monitoring tools and enterprise security architecture
Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field
Security certifications such as CISSP CISM CEH or similar are advantageous
Detail-oriented analytical and proactive in identifying and mitigating risks
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams