Junior Security Engineer, Midrand

A holistic technology services company providing IT and communications solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and government institutions is seeking aa

Junior Security Engineer

who will play a crucial role in security monitoring, incident detection, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Monitoring&Analysis:

Monitor SIEM platforms (e.g., Trellix, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security to detect and investigate suspicious activity.

Incident Response:

Assist in the investigation and response to security alerts, including containment, eradication, and recovery of security incidents.

Threat Mitigation:

Work with senior engineers to analyze and mitigate threats like malware infections, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access attempts.

Security Posture:

Assist in managing firewall rules, endpoint security policies, and vulnerability remediation to enhance overall security posture.

Customer Support:

Provide security troubleshooting support and assist in implementing security configurations for both internal and external customers.

Documentation:

Help document security events, incident reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Minimum Requirements

2-3 years of experience in IT security, SOC operations, or IT support with a security focus.

A strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including network security, endpoint protection, and incident response.

Familiarity with SIEM solutions, log analysis, and security monitoring tools.

Basic knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus solutions, and cloud security (Azure, AWS, Microsoft Defender, etc.).

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Recommended Certifications

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)– EC-Council

Fortinet NSE 1, 2&3

Cisco CyberOps Associate

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to

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