Job Title : Specialist Cyber Security Assurance
Location : Midrand
Duration : 12 months
Brief Description
Reporting to of Manager Cybersecurity & Assurance as the Specialist Cyber Security Assurance , your responsibilities will be to;
- Manage the Security and Privacy by Design Assurance (SPDA) processes
- Ensure that all projects follow the security-by-design principles, and that privacy and security risks are mitigated from the design phase to implementation.
- Conduct internal and external penetration tests on the companys infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and network systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Assess the security of new and existing systems, products, and services to ensure compliance with company security policies, industry standards, and best practices.
- Safely exploit vulnerabilities to determine the risks of unauthorized access or data compromise.
- Conduct both automated and manual tests to evaluate the resilience of systems against various attack vectors.
- Architect and design cybersecurity systems in line with industry best practices to ensure security, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure integration of new systems and services and that they comply with cybersecurity requirements.
- Implement threat modeling and risk assessments in the design phase of security systems and software.
- Review and provide security assessments of company technology projects to close any MPA risks (Material, Procedural, and Administrative), ensuring that risks are mitigated early.
- Ensure that all projects are designed, executed, and delivered with the required security baselines in mind.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies to ensure the organization remains ahead of emerging threats.
- Research and implement innovative cybersecurity technologies and methodologies to improve overall defense posture.
- Participate in knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring activities within the cybersecurity team to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Key Skills and Qualifications :
Experience : Minimum of 3 years in penetration testing or ethical hacking.Certifications : Strongly preferred certifications like OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).Technical Skills :Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux , Burp Suite , Metasploit , Nessus , etc.Strong knowledge of network security , web application security , cloud security , and mobile application security .Familiarity with programming / scripting languages like Python , Bash , Ruby , PowerShell , or JavaScript .In-depth understanding of TCP / IP , DNS , HTTP / S , SSL / TLS , and other network protocols.Solid understanding of common attack techniques like SQL injection , XSS , CSRF , buffer overflow , and others.Soft Skills :Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and reporting.