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Cybersecurity & Data Security Associate (Contract Position)

Strand, Western Cape, South AfricaRemoteContract2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Fixed-term contract role for a cybersecurity and data security professional focusing on risk assessments, policy development, audit support, and security governance within a UK-focused context.

Role type

Associate cybersecurity and data security professional (contract)

Builds

Security policies, risk documentation, compliance reports, and security awareness materials

Domain

Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Risk Management, IT Governance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Cybersecurity risk assessment, Information security policy development, Audit and governance support, Threat monitoring and research, Endpoint monitoring administration, Framework research (ISO 27001, NIST, POPIA, GDPR), Security documentation and reporting

Preferred skills

Google-based business environment administration experience

Technologies

Google Workspace, Endpoint monitoring software

Responsibilities

Participate in cybersecurity risk assessments and document findings; Contribute to the development and maintenance of information security policies; Support audit, governance, and risk-management activities; Monitor and research emerging cybersecurity threats; Support the rollout of on-device monitoring software; Assist with security administration in Google-based environments; Prepare cybersecurity awareness and training materials; Research cybersecurity frameworks and translate requirements into guidance

Seniority

Associate, 2-3 years experience