Cyber Security Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM003421/Glad

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

50 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Ready to protect systems, data, and infrastructure in an evolving threat landscape?

POSITION INFO:
I am currently building a network of talented Cyber Security Engineers for exciting upcoming opportunities across a variety of industries. If you are passionate about information security, threat management, and protecting digital environments, I would love to connect with you. This is an opportunity to register your profile on my database and be considered for current and future roles where you can play a critical role in safeguarding organisations against cyber threats. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain security architectures and controls - Monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats and incidents - Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing - Ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) - Investigate and resolve security breaches and incidents - Collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen security posture - Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes and strategies Job Experience & Skills Required \/ Ideal Candidate Profile: Education - Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field - Relevant security certifications advantageous (CISSP, CEH, CISM, Security+) Experience - 4-6 years of experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or related roles - Experience in Security Operations (SOC), Incident Response, or Threat Intelligence - Experience with network security, firewalls, SIEM tools, and endpoint protection - Exposure to cloud security (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) - Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing Skills - Cyber threat analysis & incident response - Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) - SIEM & security tools (Splunk, QRadar) - Network & endpoint security - Cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following fields: - Cyber Security Analyst - SOC Analyst (Level 1-3) - Security Engineer If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information contact: Connect with me on LinkedIn! >

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