A&O IT Group

Cyber Security Consultant

A&O IT Group  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

A&O IT Group

About A&O IT Group

A&O IT Group, a global leader in managed IT services, brings over 50 years of expertise and operates in over 130 countries. Our customer-centric and people-focused approach ensures that we deliver tailored, scalable solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries including retail, finance, healthcare, and hospitality.

We live by our motto, “Engage & Delight,” always striving to exceed customer expectations. Our comprehensive services range from field services with professional onsite and dispatch engineers to IT project management and deployment services covering planning, implementation, and ongoing support. We also offer IT warehousing, staging, and logistics, managing everything from desktops to large-scale printers and peripherals. Our 24/7 service desk provides proactive monitoring and seamless IT support, while our network solutions cover design, migration, and security to ensure maximum connectivity and data protection.

Additionally, A&O IT Group boasts robust cyber security consulting and testing services, with in-house experts specialising in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and more. Our heritage and experience, combined with our global reach, customer-centric approach, and scalability, make us a trusted partner for any IT needs.

Recognised as a top growth Managed Service Provider (MSP) and one of the London Stock Exchange’s top UK companies to Inspire, we are proud of our industry recognition.

Our proprietary software, FieldView, offers real-time visibility of our engineer scheduling and management, further enhancing our service delivery.

Find out more about a career with A&O IT Group and browse for your dream job here https://www.aoitgroup.com/about-a-and-o/careers

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bracknell, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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