Cyber Security Engineer
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Cyber Security Engineer responsible for proactively detecting threats, researching, and analyzing malicious activity to determine if malicious activity exists within the environment.
Requirements
- First Degree in Information Technology
- Information Security related Certification (CISSP / CISM / GCIA )
- 5-8 years of experience in developing threat models, risk profiles, cyber-security risk and incident management
- Solid understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Experience in performing threat hunting and leading threat hunting programs
- Proficiency with common tools associated with cyber security operations centres
- Knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with malicious insider activity and the cyber-attack kill chain