Cybersecurity Specialist

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support security operations, risk assessments, vulnerability management and cybersecurity governance within an enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with IT infrastructure, application and security teams to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks, strengthen security controls, investigate incidents and ensure compliance with established security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate risk treatment and remediation measures.

• Perform vulnerability assessments, security scans and coordinate penetration testing activities.

• Review vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and secure code review findings, and work with relevant teams on remediation.

• Monitor cybersecurity alerts, analyse security logs and investigate potential security incidents, including malware, phishing and suspicious activities.

• Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation and root cause analysis.

• Maintain cybersecurity risk registers, track remediation progress and validate security controls.

• Administer and support security solutions such as firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools.

• Coordinate with infrastructure, application and third-party vendors to ensure security requirements are implemented.

• Support cybersecurity governance, internal and external audits, including ISO 27001, NIST and OWASP-related assessments.

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, security documentation and compliance reports.

• Conduct cybersecurity awareness activities, including phishing awareness and security training.

• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend preventive security measures.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.

• Experience in cybersecurity operations, IT security governance, risk management or compliance assurance.

• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident investigation.

• Knowledge of security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, PAM, WAF and DLP.

• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing processes and security remediation.

• Good understanding of network infrastructure, TCP/IP protocols and network security fundamentals.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and OWASP.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams and vendors.

Added Advantage

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent.

• Experience supporting cybersecurity audits and third-party risk assessments.

• Experience in security awareness programmes and vulnerability remediation projects.