Senior Specialist: Cyber Security, Midrand

At Cell C, we are not just a telecommunications company; we are a people-centric and consumer-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. In line with our dedication to customer-centricity, we are seeking a seasoned professional as a

Senior Specialist: Cyber Security

to join our dynamic team of

#Unstoppables .

Purpose of the Job The Senior Specialist, Cyber Security, is a dedicated professional with a strong passion for detecting and preventing security threats. This role focuses on designing and delivering innovative security solutions, enhancing security architecture, strengthening network and systems infrastructure.

The Senior Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing critical network security solutions, collaborating closely with operational teams to deliver high-quality, risk-reducing solutions. Their efforts will not only enhance the organization's network defences but also contribute to the overall maturity of its cybersecurity posture. This includes addressing cyber risks across the enterprise and leading strategic projects on behalf of the Information Security organization.

This role will oversee the implementation of security technologies and processes in a rapid growth and digital environment. It will contribute to the design, engineering, development, and maintenance of security processes and solutions throughout the organization in accordance with the organization’s policy and risk framework. Additionally, this role will ensure that the security environment and architecture are continuously evolving to protect the organization’s critical assets, providing both strategic insight and technical expertise to safeguard against emerging threats.

Be a champion to the Information security team and other business units to promote a secure organization through positive knowledge sharing, training, influences, and conduct.

Main Responsibilities Strategy and Governance

Design and oversee the implementation of cyber and information Security initiatives to ensure continuous alignment with security standards and requirements across the organisation

Monitor industry trends around network and systems security to keep requirements and solutions in line with the threat landscape

Implement and oversee adherence with cyber security architecture standards

Implement security solutions and capabilities to limit risks to the organisation

Identify and implement strategies to ensure the network and enterprise is protected by identifying and managing vulnerabilities and threats

Establish and maintain procedures to monitor the network and enterprise for real‑time threats, policy violations, security breaches or anomalous and symptomatic evets, or deviations

Build capabilities to analyse historical event logs for patterns and trends symptomatic of an attack or compromise

Oversee and manage threat defence/intelligence strategies

Planning and Execution

Identify, oversee, manage, and architect security projects and initiatives

Maintain information Security Technology roadmaps

Plan and document all stakeholders SLA/OLAs

Build and manage stakeholder relations both internal and external to the organization

Continuous improvement to processes / monitoring / policies and technologies associated with the Cyber security capability

Participate and execute cyber security requirements across all technical projects

Operations

Be an active member in the Cyber Security Defence team

Take a leading role in collaborating with the Information Technology and Security team to proactively respond to and remediate security events and incidents

Collaborate with the Information technology team to ensure successful completion of the organisation’s roadmaps and initiatives

Establish agreements and operational level contracts with all other stakeholders (internal), based on the output of this functional unit

Develop metrics and reporting frameworks that compiles and analyses data for accurate and timely reporting of security activities, threats or breaches

Accountable point of contact as triggered for cyber and information security incidents

Maintain knowledge of the organisations threat landscape by monitoring threat feeds, alerts, dashboards and related sources

Collaborate on and participate in Incident Response exercises

Creating and tuning security detection signatures, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and other content to detect malicious activity or trends

Defining and maintaining all events analysis, impact assessment and prioritization identified with each threat/ event

Continuous Service Improvement— Continuous Service Improvement identifies and structures an improvement process to enhance the Cyber Security over time, this includes:

Processing and analysing the data

Reporting or sorting through the data to help understand and identify improvements

Implementing corrective controls and actions

Staff Administration

Manage the daily operations of the team

Coach, mentor and support team members

Uphold and enforce HR policies and procedures

Develop and maintain Work Instructions, Standard Operating procedures and Policies

Ensure the continued learning and development of the security team

Analytics and Reporting

Ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity of all security related data and reports emanating from the department

Assist and guide on the analysis and interpretations of reports (weekly/monthly/ad-hoc) towards remedial action(s)

Create post-incident feedback loop to improve and enhance capability

Pro‑active and routine reporting on cyber and information security health

Further expectations

Contribute to align department strategy to company strategy

Assess and develop incoming and outgoing business requirements

Assume the role of Change Agent in the department

Keep abreast of industry evolution through continuous learning, development and research

3-year degree / diploma in Information Technology and or, Relevant Cyber– or, Information Security credentials

Preferred qualifications - CISSP, CEH, Security+, Network+

Experience

7-8 years of demonstrated experience working in Cyber and information security teams

Experience with securing Windows and Linux systems

Experience with securing firewalls, routers, and other network devices

Experience with implementing authentication and access management solutions

Up to date with security attacks and latest security research

Excellent analytical skills, organizational skills, resourcefulness, and ability to work as part of a team

Cell C is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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