Cybersecurity Analyst
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: The role is remote, but candidates must reside in Gauteng or Pretoria, South Africa.
Absolute Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Information Technology, Software Development, or relevant security IT-related qualifications.
CV Submission Requirements:
- Comprehensive and current CV.
- Notice period.
- Current and expected salary.
Join Our Team as a Cybersecurity Analyst
Are you a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a passion for Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, and cutting-edge Research & Development? This role offers the opportunity to protect, innovate, and train while working with top-tier offensive security methodologies.
About the Company:
Our client is a leading South African IT security company, protecting globally respected brands with top-tier IT security solutions across diverse sectors.
About the Role:
Responsibilities:
Conduct different types of assessments, such as network, mobile, web, thick client, wireless, social engineering, physical, etc.
The duties for this role are divided into three areas of responsibility:
Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, and Research & Development.
Penetration Testing Duties:
- Work as part of a vulnerability assessment and / or penetration testing team, taking direction from line managers and executing directives in a thorough and timely fashion.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments on a wide variety of technologies and implementations utilising both automated tools and manual techniques.
- Conduct network penetration tests.
- Conduct application penetration tests (mobile, web and thick client) Conduct cloud security assessments.
- Conduct social engineering assessments.
- Conduct physical security assessments.
- Train others on the use of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing techniques and tools.
- Effectively communicate successes and obstacles with fellow team members and line managers/management.
- Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner.
- Develop subject matter expertise in offensive security tools, techniques and procedures.
- Utilise common vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
- Explain in detail the attack methodology and logic used in exploiting each finding.
- Provide training to clients.
- Prepare and present assessment report deliverables to clients. Perform technical quality assurance on reports.
Red Teaming Duties:
- Initial reconnaissance – open-source intelligence (OSINT) for collecting information on the targets.
- Initial compromise – gaining a foothold into the target environment through targeting weaknesses in people, process and / or technology.
- Deploy command-and-control servers (C&C or C2) and custom payloads to establish communication / persistence in the target’s network.
- Develop tools, techniques and procedures to evade detection by blue team (including the development of custom payloads).
- Escalate privileges and maintain persistence.
- Exfiltrate and / or complete objectives.
Research and Development Duties:
- Research new vulnerabilities with a focus on high-profile products.
- Understand the terminology and tactics employed by threat actors.
- Research new attack methods.
- Lead with novel and trendsetting ideas with a focus on: Threat and vulnerability research, offensive security and defensive security.
- Liaise with management to ensure that the research being done aligns with clients strategies and goals.
- Share research insights by means of blogs, publications and presentations at security events.
- Analyse and document the core problems of specific critical vulnerabilities.
- Write vulnerability advisories for clients.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in IT, Software Development, or relevant IT security qualifications.
- 5+ years of experience in Penetration Testing/Red Teaming.
- Proven experience conducting diverse security assessments.
- Programming experience.
- Deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity.
About the Candidate:
- Attention to detail.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Independent and team-oriented work style.
- Continuous learning mindset.
- Ability to cope under pressure.
Why Work Here?
With an impressive average tenure of 7 years, our client offers a dynamic and supportive culture with a strong focus on learning and development. They are committed to investing in their employees, fostering growth, and building long-term success together.
Please note: If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks, unfortunately, your application has not been successful. We wish you all the best in your job search!
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