Cyber Defence Manager

Recruiter:

People Source

Job Ref:

SMC

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
Cyber Defence Manager

POSITION INFO:

The Manager: Cyber Defence is responsible for overseeing the Cyber Defence operations. The role engages with key business and operational partners in managing the detection, response, and remediation of cyber related attacks on the comoanies network and its systems while contributing and delivering services and projects that support the strategy, priorities and objectives of the organisation. The incumbent will be responsible for continuously performing specialised threat hunting, and taking the lead during incident investigation to drive speedy resolution to minimise potential data leakage and financial loss.

Education:

4-year Information Technology/ Information Systems/ Business Science (or related) Degree
Masters in Business Administration is advantageous
CISM/ CISSP/ CEH/ GICSP certification (one of)
Other qualifications (ITIL, COBIT) advantageous

Experience:
4 - 5 years’ of relevant work experience (similar to the role)
At least 3 years’ experience within a non-traditional FinTech, Banking or Financial Services Sector
Experience in a managerial position
Deep understanding of the Fintech ecosystem, players, business models and financial sector or banking industry related best practices

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