Senior Information Security Specialist - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
7 days ago
04-07-2025 7:42:56 AM
Duties & Responsibilities
Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and exposure to Java, C#, Go, or TypeScript.
Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools; containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS); and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Security Tools & Practices: Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK), network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS), secure protocols (TLS, SSH), and secrets management (e.g., HashiCorp Vault).
Data & Integration Security: Knowledge of secure APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL), messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and securing data platforms like Snowflake or Redshift.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Security, or related.
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty) are preferred.
Strong SQL and financial data modeling experience is essential.