Information Security Specialist (12‑month contract)

About the role

Join a lean, high‑impact security team that drives vulnerability discovery, attack simulation, and remediation enablement. You will work across both offensive and defensive security domains, supporting the organization’s cyber‑defence posture.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing, ethical hacking and red‑team exercises to uncover security weaknesses.
• Identify, analyse and document vulnerabilities across applications, networks and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support remediation and improve security controls.
• Contribute to the design and execution of attack simulations and defensive security measures.

Required profile

• Developer‑led mindset with a strong cybersecurity orientation.
• Proven experience in offensive security activities such as pen‑testing and red‑team engagements.
• Ability to operate effectively in both offensive and defensive security contexts.

Required skills

• Penetration testing
• Ethical hacking
• Red teaming
• Vulnerability assessment
• Remediation support
• Offensive security techniques
• Defensive security techniques

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Hybrid work model – three days per week onsite in Johannesburg.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on cutting‑edge security challenges.