As an Information Security Specialist, you'll work closely with engineering teams to enhance cybersecurity measures. This role is ideal for those who enjoy collaborating on projects while ensuring security best practices are followed.
Watershed Consulting is looking for Information Security Specialists to join their team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will be embedded within engineering and platform teams, providing essential security guidance throughout various projects. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that security requirements are effectively translated into actionable tasks that engineering teams can implement.
You will assist with incident response and support security monitoring activities as needed. A significant part of your role will involve advocating for Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices. This includes conducting secure design reviews, code reviews, and integrating security testing into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as threat modelling and vulnerability assessments. You should be comfortable working closely with technical teams and translating complex security concepts into practical solutions. This position is suited for professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about enhancing security measures in software development.
Key requirements for this role include experience with incident response, security monitoring, and a solid understanding of secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices. If you are looking to make a significant impact on cybersecurity within a dynamic team, this opportunity could be a great fit.
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