Centurion: Network & Cybersecurity Specialist

In order to be considered the following is required: 5 years’ experience in Cyber Security and Cloud Security environments. Proven experience in: Cloud security architecture SIEM platforms Identity & Access Management Vulnerability & Patch Management Incident Response Security Automation & Infrastructure as Code Experience working within a security-focused organisation Exposure to project coordination or management is advantageous Key Competencies: Strong analytical and investigative mindset. Advanced problem-solving capability. Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability. Excellent stakeholder communication skills. Ability to operate in high-pressure security environments. Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven Responsibilities: Cloud Security Architecture & Engineering: 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 Identity & Access Management (IAM): Architect and implement robust Identity and Access Management strategies Configure and manage: Conditional Access frameworks Privileged Access Management Identity protection and monitoring External identity integrations (B2B / B2C) Integrate identity systems with client environments Manage and recover directory services environments DevSecOps & Security Automation: 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 Enable remediation workflows Threat Intelligence & Incident Response: 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 Risk & Vulnerability Management: 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 Governance, Compliance & Security Strategy: Develop and maintain the organisation’s security roadmap and policies Design and enforce security controls aligned to: POPIA ISO 27001 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 Infrastructure & Network Security: Manage firewall configurations, rulesets, and secure remote access (VPN) Implement backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies Ensure business continuity planning is in place and tested Monitor system performance and optimise security configurations Leadership & Project Delivery: Act as a Security SME to development and operations teams Provide guidance on secure coding and threat modelling Contribute to cyber security and infrastructure projects Liaise with engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget Produce high-quality security documentation and operational procedures Information displayed above not limited to advertisement. Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.