Cyber Security Consultant

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting • Cybersecurity
The Role
Conduct enterprise security assessments, vulnerability analyses, penetration tests, and red-team engagements for internal and client environments. Produce technical reports, advise stakeholders on mitigating security flaws, and implement security mechanisms. Collaborate with clients and security teams, manage multiple projects, prioritize workloads, and communicate complex technical issues to executive, business, and technical audiences.
Summary Generated by Built In

As Security Consultant (SC) you will use your existing strong technical and analytical skills to develop a strategic and pragmatic view of enterprise security as well as conduct detailed security assessments (vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, red team engagements) for both client-facing and internal environments, including the creation of technical reports. Working on multiple projects provides exposure to different industries.

You'll be collaborating with members of the Corsaire security team and directly with the clients to provide advice on the mitigation of discovered flaws or implementing state-of-the-art security mechanisms.

Through exposure to clients and peers from executives through senior management to engineers and technical practitioners, you will further develop your existing proficiency in written and oral communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical issues to business and technology contacts alike.

They must be proficient with supporting multiple stakeholders and providing quick responses and timely follow up to their needs and inquiries. The SC must be a quick learner and have the natural ability to think on their feet in high-pressure situations, providing technical details and acting as an industry subject matter expert.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience in a similar role.

  • Has worked in a client-facing consultative environment (either with internal or external customers).

  • Strong project management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage your workload.

  • Knowledge of security assessment and audit tools, techniques and methodologies.

  • Good knowledge of network protocols and services.

  • Working knowledge of Windows and POSIX-based operating systems.

  • Programming or scripting experience.

  • Familiarity with standard Office.

  • Understanding of cryptographic concepts and technologies.

  • Strong project management and prioritisation skills.

  • Able to absorb complex technical information and communicate effectively to different levels of technical and business audiences.

  • Strong written English required for client communications and technical reporting.

  • Able to gain SC or DV (Security Clearance) if required.

DESIRABLE

  • CREST CRT or higher CREST qualification.

  • Scientific, Engineering or Technical Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

  • Offensive Security OSCP certification.

  • Post-graduate study or qualification in a related discipline.

  • Detailed cryptanalysis or cryptographic experience.

  • Experience with non-IP protocols.

  • Experience with enterprise operating systems and platforms (iSeries, Solaris, VMWare ESX).

  • Experience with source code review and QA.

  • Understanding the needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions.

A&O IT Group

As a successful and growing global IT services provider, A&O IT Group deliver ‘fully managed’ IT solutions and cyber security services. Combining over 50 years expertise, and boasting an extensive global network, whilst remaining privately owned, A&O IT Group is a trusted IT services partner to clients globally.

This role is subject to a post-offer Background Verification in accordance with the local country legislation.

NO AGENCIES

We encourage diversity and seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. It is important that we build a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience in a similar role
  • Experience working in a client-facing consultative environment
  • Strong project management and prioritization skills
  • Knowledge of security assessment and audit tools, techniques, and methodologies
  • Good knowledge of network protocols and services
  • Working knowledge of Windows and POSIX-based operating systems
  • Programming or scripting experience
  • Familiarity with standard Office software
  • Understanding of cryptographic concepts and technologies
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and business audiences
  • Strong written English for client communications and technical reporting
  • Ability to gain SC or DV security clearance if required
  • CREST CRT or higher qualification
  • Scientific, engineering, or technical bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Offensive Security OSCP certification
  • Postgraduate study or qualification in a related discipline
  • Detailed cryptanalysis or cryptographic experience
  • Experience with non-IP protocols
  • Experience with iSeries, Solaris, or VMware ESX platforms
  • Experience with source code review and QA
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The Company
1,392 Employees
Year Founded: 1963

What We Do

A&O IT Group is a global IT services and cybersecurity consultancy supporting businesses in more than 130 countries. It provides managed IT services, IT project and engineering services, cloud-to-desktop support, and cybersecurity solutions including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance advisory, and managed detection and response. The company serves organizations of all sizes and industries with 24/7 coverage and scalable technology solutions.

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