Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Cyber security Specialist to join their team in Germiston (Onsite Fulltime) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Determine who requires access to which information & Plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs.Help protect against Web threats that facilitate cyber-crime like malware, phishing, viruses, denial-of service attacks, and hacking.Ensure you know and follow the incident and change processes, Perform Problem management analyses and duties, during the week and on weekends.Perform built-as-designed reviews, Prepare project documentation (guides, configurationdocuments, etc.)CMDB management, Tracking of IT software as relating to Cyber, Tracking of IT hardware as relating to Cyber, Understanding of AWS security.Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software,hardware, and securityAn understanding of the cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage themGood working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention, and anti-virus Building machine learning models for various use cases across the organization to predict and automate human behaviour.Use research and insight to drive cultural change within the organisation and ensure stakeholders put consumers at the heart of their planning and strategic thinking.Lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions that meet business objectives.Interpret and analyse data from multiple sources, providing key analytics.Proactively provide actionable recommendations based on analysis results across variousstakeholders and teams. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:Ability to effectively communicate and present results and recommendations across discipline, advising diverse stakeholders on complex mattersPartners with key contacts outside own area of expertise and other external stakeholdersProvides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established companyRelevant knowledge of information security management and policiesSound understanding of security operational processes and controlsDemonstrable understanding of complex inter-relationships in an overall system or processMaintain up-to-date knowledge of security threats, countermeasures, security tools, and network technologiesRelevant knowledge of technological advances within the information security arenaRelevant solution and service knowledgeGood interpersonal and consultative skills with the ability to map business needs to technology solutionsAbility to discuss and report technology and information security risk with non-technology and executive business stakeholdersAbility to display analytical thinking and a proactive approachTeam player with the ability to display consistent client focus and orientationAbility to develop, define and articulate ISM strategiesGood strategic thinking and decision-making abilitiesGood interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong business relationshipsAbility to plan and organise, with good project management skills Academic Qualifications and Certifications:relevant tertiary qualificationKnowledge of AWS/Azure, AWS security practices (AWS and cloud platform as a service (PaaS) (security)Cyber Security qualication