Centurion: Network & Cybersecurity Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Centurion: Network & Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cloud security, SIEM platforms, and identity management, with a proven track record of implementing robust security solutions. This role requires a highly analytical and investigative mindset, with excellent stakeholder communication skills and the ability to operate in high-pressure security environments.

Key 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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, and infrastructure as code
• Exposure to project coordination or management is advantageous
• 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

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) not specified