Cyber Security Consultant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA006415/Mel

Date posted:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Consultant looking for your next challenge?

We're looking to connect with skilled cybersecurity professionals who have a proven track record of helping organizations identify, mitigate, and manage security risks across complex IT environments.

POSITION INFO:
Experience Required: 6-8 years of experience within Cyber Security, Information Security, or Risk Management Experience working in consulting, enterprise, managed services, or corporate environments Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices Core Skills: Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Analysis Security Audits and Gap Assessments Incident Response and Security Operations Identity & Access Management (IAM) Network and Infrastructure Security Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Security Awareness and Policy Development Stakeholder Engagement and Security Advisory Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CompTIA Security+ CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) ISO 27001 Lead Auditor \/ Lead Implementer Microsoft Security Certifications Fortinet NSE Certifications Cisco Security Certifications CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) Key Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Commercial awareness and consulting mindset Passion for staying current with emerging threats and security trends If you have 6-8 years of cybersecurity experience and are open to exploring new opportunities in a long term contract, send me your CV for a confidential discussion. E-Mail:

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