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Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist

ParaconPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned cyber security expert with a passion for protecting large‑scale enterprise networks? Company is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join our team.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, developing, and implementing advanced security controls across our diverse network infrastructure, including mobile, fixed, satellite, cloud, and IoT. You'll focus on our Enterprise of the Business environments, ensuring we’re resilient against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Security Implementation – Contribute your SME‑level knowledge to the design and execution of cyber security strategies, ensuring our networks are hardened against sophisticated attacks.
  • Workstream Delivery – Work closely with the Principal Specialist to support technical activities, including scope definition, solution design, deployment, and quality reviews for projects across various enterprise domains.
  • Cyber Risk & Compliance – Conduct targeted risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend effective mitigation measures. Ensure all security configurations and solutions align with frameworks such as ISO, NIST, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Enhance Monitoring & Assurance – Help implement near real‑time threat detection and continuous security posture assessment. Integrate tools like SIEM and NetFlow to provide deep visibility into network traffic and security events, and support second‑line assurance validation.
  • SME Guidance & Team Collaboration – Act as a technical mentor to junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment. Provide guidance and serve as a trusted technical advisor to the Principal Specialist.

Qualifications

  • Education – A Matric / Grade 12 certificate is essential, along with a 3‑year degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field.
  • Experience – A minimum of 6 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in a cyber security role, specifically focused on delivering business outcomes for Enterprise and IP networks.
  • Knowledge – In-depth understanding of cyber risk management and security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CIS Controls. Strong knowledge of enterprise and fixed network technologies, including CPE and IP Core.
  • Skills – Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex security issues in large‑scale network environments.
  • Communication – Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Collaboration – Proven ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams, including engineering, operations, and governance.
  • Desired Certifications – Industry certifications such as ISO Lead Implementer or Auditor / Practitioner, CISM, or CISSP are strongly preferred.
  • Contextual Experience – Experience working in a multi‑country telecommunications or large‑scale enterprise environment.
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