Job Summary
A technology company in Johannesburg that specializes in telecom regulatory solutions, public safety and law enforcement technology, and gov-tech and digital transformation, is seeking a Cybersecurity Expert to lead and strengthen the security posture across multiple client environments within their managed service framework.Responsibilities:
Strategy & Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies for diverse client infrastructures.
Monitoring & Response: Monitor SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), investigate alerts, and coordinate end-to-end incident response activities.
Security Operations: Configure and manage security tools including firewalls, EDR solutions, and email security gateways.
Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments and manage remediation follow-ups.
Documentation: Create, document, and maintain detailed security runbooks and incident response playbooks for repeatable processes.
Compliance & Awareness: Support compliance efforts (e.g., ISO 27001, ITILv4) and conduct security awareness sessions for client users.
Reporting: Prepare technical reports, risk summaries, and incident post-mortems.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity, preferably within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or enterprise support environment.
Technical Proficiency:
Strong working knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, LevelBlue, Splunk, or QRadar).
Experience with network/endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
Hands-on experience creating and updating security runbooks/incident playbooks.
Certifications (A Plus): Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
Soft Skills: Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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