Specialist – Cyber Security Assurance

In brief

**Overview** Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in high-quality software development, IT resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. The company is actively seeking skilled professionals to join its growing team and contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries. This role is for a Senior Specialist – Cyber Security Assurance who will be responsible for Security & Privacy by Design Assurance, penetration testing, security assessments, threat modelling, and security governance. The successful candidate will ensure that technology projects and solutions adhere to required security standards, policies, frameworks, and controls, and will proactively identify and mitigate security and privacy risks throughout the project lifecycle. **What you will do** * Manage Security & Privacy by Design Assurance (SPDA) processes. * Conduct internal and external penetration testing across infrastructure, networks, web applications, APIs, and systems. * Perform vulnerability assessments and safely validate security weaknesses. * Conduct automated and manual security testing. * Perform threat modelling and security risk assessments. * Review technology projects and ensure security baselines and requirements are met. * Provide security architecture and secure integration guidance. * Identify and mitigate security risks from design through implementation. * Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies. * Support cybersecurity knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 5+ years’ experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking. * Strong experience in network, web application, cloud, and mobile security. * Relevant cybersecurity qualification/certification. * Technical Skills: * Kali Linux * Burp Suite * Metasploit * Nessus * Network & Web Application Security * Cloud & Mobile Security * Python, Bash, Ruby, PowerShell, or JavaScript * TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS * OWASP and common vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, and CSRF * Threat Modelling & Risk Assessment * Security Architecture & Security by Design **Who should apply** This role is suitable for skilled cybersecurity professionals with extensive experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in network, web application, cloud, and mobile security, complemented by a relevant cybersecurity qualification or certification. They should be proactive in managing security and privacy by design, conducting various security assessments, and mitigating risks across technology project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with security standards and contributing to innovative technology projects. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/johannesburg/specialist-%E2%80%93-cyber-security-assurance-id-7597638 Source: jobmail

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Python
• JavaScript
• SQL
• Linux

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