Role Overview

Deka Minas Pty Ltd is hiring a Purple Team Specialist in Johannesburg. The role is suited to someone who can bring discipline, judgement and steady execution to supporting safe, reliable service delivery in a people-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Keep momentum on the specialist collaborates closely with security operations, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management teams to emulate adversary behavior and translate findings.
Keep momentum on key Responsibilities Purple Team Operations Plan, execute, and coordinate purple team exercises , combining red team attack simulations with blue team detection and respo.
Take ownership of Emulate real-world adversary tactics using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK .
Take responsibility for the core day-to-day work expected of a Purple Team Specialist.
Work with colleagues, customers or suppliers to keep work moving and issues visible.

Requirements

Relevant experience in defence or a closely related field.
Good planning habits, attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
Comfort working to agreed standards while adapting when operational needs change.