Purple Team Specialist

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd
Full Time Johannesburg, Gauteng Computer Occupations
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

****Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, Expatriation Benefits Apply!***


 


 The Purple Team Specialist bridges the gap between Red Team (offensive security) and Blue Team (defensive security) functions to continuously improve an organization’s cyber?defence capabilities. This role focuses on validating real-world threats, improving detection and response, and ensuring security controls are effective against current attack techniques.


The specialist collaborates closely with security operations, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management teams to emulate adversary behavior and translate findings into measurable defensive improvements.


Key Responsibilities Purple Team Operations



  • Plan, execute, and coordinate purple team exercises, combining red team attack simulations with blue team detection and response...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Posted: June 15, 2026
Deadline: July 25, 2026