Senior Cyber Security Specialist

SUMMARY:
Specialist Cyber Security skills are needed to keep everything ticking!

POSITION INFO:
Join a forward-thinking, privately-owned insurance leader with nearly 40 years of success and over 100 partnerships. This company blends cutting-edge technology with a culture of collaboration, innovation, and impact, empowering teams to solve complex challenges and drive transformation across the industry.

As a Senior Cyber Security Specialist, you will lead complex security assessments and penetration testing projects to identify vulnerabilities and risks across all of the company functions and partners, both nationally and internationally. Your role will be critical in securing IT environments and driving advanced security initiatives to safeguard data and infrastructure.

If you are passionate about technology, cybersecurity, and solving high-level security challenges, this is your opportunity to take your career to new heights. Apply now and make a significant impact in securing the digital future of a trusted industry leader!

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Duties:

• Conduct advanced penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and applications.
• Conduct technical IT reviews/audits in accordance with approved Internal Audit methodology
• Develop custom testing methodologies and tools.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cyber resources.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, techniques, and countermeasures.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in BCom IT, BSc IT
• CISA, CISM, OSCP and/or Ethical Hacker would be advantageous

• 4-6 years related IT audit security experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in penetration testing.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, cryptography, and application security
• Expertise in information security auditing, including operating systems, networks, and firewalls.

• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Basic insurance knowledge (an advantage).
• Sound understanding of IT, data and privacy related legislation and regulation.
• Deep knowledge of the threat landscape and security trends.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think like an attacker.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly.
• Documentation skills
• Time management
• Root cause analysis
• Excel & Linux (intermediate)