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Senior Specialist Cyber Security
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the mobile network sector is seeking a Senior Specialist - Cyber Security on a contract duration of 6 months.
Role purpose:
Our company is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Security Senior Specialist to oversee and manage our cyber security initiatives within the financial services insurance and lending sector. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of cyber security practices and trends and possess the leadership skills necessary to guide a team of professionals in implementing and maintaining an effective and comprehensive cyber security program. The senior specialist must be able to influence and broker conversation with executive level stakeholders to address cyber risk in financial services entity.
Role purpose:
Our company is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Security Senior Specialist to oversee and manage our cyber security initiatives within the financial services insurance and lending sector. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of cyber security practices and trends and possess the leadership skills necessary to guide a team of professionals in implementing and maintaining an effective and comprehensive cyber security program. The senior specialist must be able to influence and broker conversation with executive level stakeholders to address cyber risk in financial services entity.
Core competencies knowledge and experience:
- DegreeRelevant tertiary qualification in Information technology and Minimum of 8 years of experience in Cyber Security role where you meet business deliverables.
- At least 5 years experience in cyber governance risk controls and compliance management in a technology environment
- At least 3 5 years experience in IT Audit and Assurance management in a Cyber or technology environment
- Knowledge of common information technology management / compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 SOC 2 SOX ITIL COBIT and NIST.
- Knowledge of legal regulatory and privacy requirements such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry (PCI)/Data Security Standard.
- High level understanding and Knowledge of Cloud Risk Compliance and Assurance
- Proven experience managing and operating multiple security programs projects and initiatives
- An ability to think strategically and drive change
- A deep understanding of Tech Security risks and mitigating solutions
- GSM Network Infrastructure
- A diverse security background with knowledge in several areas including: layered security architecture; internet protocols; firewalls; VPN technologies IDS/IPS network access control and network segmentation anti-malware and spam technologies; risk and vulnerability assessments and compliance.
- Security concepts related to DNS routing authentication VPN proxy services and DDOS mitigation technologies
- Windows UNIX and Linux operating systems
- Web Security & Encryption
- Strong organizational skills and an entrepreneurial drive with a history of recruiting and developing high-performing teams
- Ability to build and manage highly motivated and innovated technical team
- Ability to work under time and resource pressure
- An ability and desire to communicate and work with a broad set of stakeholders
- A customer-focused responsive and transparent attitude
- Grasping of technical concepts rapidly and the ability to articulate these concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
With 15 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Financial Services industry in Africa and the Middle East, we are experts at supporting our clients through their digital transformation journeys. We believe in blending traditional methods with cutting-edge strategies to drive ... View more
