Johannesburg North: IT Cybersecurity Specialist posted by Network Finance

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity
• Respond to security incidents and perform root-cause analysis
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security tools
• Lead security awareness programs and provide training to staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry standards
• Collaborate with IT teams on secure system design and architecture

Job Experience and Key Requirements: 

• 3–5+ years of experience in IT security, cyber defence, or related fields
• Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection
• Experience with SIEM tools, threat detection, and incident response
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or similar
• Familiarity with firewall management, VPNs, antivirus, and encryption technologies
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Relevant certifications beneficial (e.g., CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Desirable Skills: 

• Experience with malware analysis or threat hunting
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and DevSecOps
• Background in forensic investigations or SOC operations

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We also specialise in recruiting for:

• Software Developers (Back-End, Front-End, Full Stack)
• Mobile Developers
• Business & Systems Analysts
• Data Scientists & Data Analysts
• Big Data Professionals
• Cloud Experts

If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities.

For more information, contact:
Rethabile Moloi
Recruitment Researcher 
*****@*****.co.za