Centurion: Network & Cybersecurity Specialist posted by Be Different Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Centurion: Network & Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team at Be Different Recruitment. As a key member of our security team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-grade cloud-native security solutions, as well as leading incident response efforts and developing security strategies that align with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade cloud-native security solutions
• Implement security controls across compute, network, storage, and identity layers
• Develop and maintain secure architecture standards and best practices
• Ensure infrastructure and security systems remain up-to-date and aligned with evolving threats and industry standards
• Implement DDoS protection, firewalling, network segmentation, encryption, and key management solutions
• Architect and implement robust Identity and Access Management strategies
• Configure and manage Conditional Access frameworks, Privileged Access Management, identity protection and monitoring, and external identity integrations (B2B / B2C)
• Integrate identity systems with client environments
• Manage and recover directory services environments
• Drive DevSecOps maturity across development and operations teams
• Integrate security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, secrets management) into CI/CD pipelines
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, and Bash
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or equivalent) to automate security deployment, enforce configuration management, validate compliance, and enable remediation workflows
• Proactively monitor and investigate advanced threats using SIEM platforms and integrated threat intelligence feeds
• Lead and participate in security incident investigations and remediation efforts
• Investigate security alerts and escalate where required
• Optimise SOC alerting and monitoring frameworks
• Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reporting
• Oversee vulnerability management across cloud infrastructure, container platforms, and applications
• Perform vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation tracking
• Coordinate penetration testing engagements where required
• Define remediation strategies and ensure resolution timelines are met
• Develop and maintain the organisation’s security roadmap and policies
• Design and enforce security controls aligned to POPIA, ISO 27001, and client regulatory and contractual requirements
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments
• Develop and manage user awareness programmes, including phishing simulations
• Report on security posture and key risk metrics to stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in Cyber Security and Cloud Security environments
• Proven experience in cloud security architecture
• Experience working within a security-focused organisation
• Exposure to project coordination or management is advantageous

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.)