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  • Posted: Mar 9, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
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  • UCT is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent and has a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide. Situated on spectacular Devil’s Peak, it is Africa’s oldest and foremost university. Three worldwide rankings have placed UCT among the world’s top 200 institutions, the only African university to have...
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    Technical Specialist: Cyber Security

    Responsibilities include:

    • Threat and Vulnerability Analysis – Identifying potential security risks and weaknesses.
    • Incident Detection and Response – Investigating security alerts, documenting incidents, and taking action against cyber threats.
    • Security Infrastructure Management – Configuring and deploying security tools to protect an organization’s network.
    • Disaster Recovery Planning – Preparing strategies to mitigate damage from cyberattacks.
    • Threat Hunting – Proactively searching for hidden threats that may have bypassed traditional security measures.

    Qualification and experience required:

    • Relevant qualification at NQF level 7 in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Information Systems
    • 7 years’ experience in enterprise ICT applications and infrastructure of which 3 years must be relevant current hands-on technical experience in cyber security
    • Threat Detection & Analysis – experience in and understanding of cyber threats, malware, and attack vectors.
    • Incident Response – expert level experience in investigating security breaches and mitigating risks.
    • Network Security – experience in and knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, network flow interpretation and monitoring.
    • Log Analysis – experience and ability to analyze logs for anomalies and security incidents.
    • SIEM Tools – experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms like Splunk, QRadar or preferably SIEMonster.
    • Programming & Scripting – Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
    • Working understanding of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST) and digital forensic methodologies and possible shortcomings they may have. Working understanding of applicable legislation (security and privacy)

    Soft Skills Required

    • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
    • Experience in and ability to provide status updates to executives and stakeholders in non-technical terms encompassing
    • risk, impact, containment, remediation, etc.
    • Ability to work within a team and across different departments
    • An autonomous / self-managed work style
    • Ability to prioritize and manage work under pressure
    • Ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues
    • A strong customer service ethic

    Advantageous Skills

    • Current Industry-recognized certifications e.g., Security+, CEH, CISA, CISSP, OSCP
    • Experience in Higher Education is advantageous 

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to University of Cape Town on uct.ac.za to apply

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