Cyber Security Specialist

About the position

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our client based in JHB North.


An established AWS-driven technology solutions company is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who thrives in both technical execution and client-facing engagement. If you’re passionate about cloud security and enjoy designing and deploying secure environments for real clients, this role is for you. This is a 6-month Contract with the view to go perm.
What you will be doing: 

• Collaborate with the sales team as the technical security expert during pre-sales engagements.
• Conduct client workshops, requirements gathering, and security assessments.
• Design, present, and implement cloud-based security architectures on AWS.
• Configure and deploy AWS security services.
• Stay updated with AWS security trends and contribute to continuous improvement of offerings.

What we are looking for:
Technical Expertise

• 6+ years in IT security, with recent experience in cloud (AWS) security.
• Strong experience with AWS-native tools
• Familiarity with security benchmarks and frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).

Consulting/Pre-Sales Skills

• Prior experience supporting pre-sales or working in a client-facing tech role.
• Excellent ability to explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in preparing diagrams, proposals, or solution documentation.

Certifications

• AWS Security Specialty certification is a strong advantage.
• Other relevant certs like Security+, CEH, CISSP, etc. will be considered.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• AWS
• cyber security
• CIS
• NIST