Associate Software Engineer - Threat Protection

Mimecast; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking an Associate Software Engineer - Threat Protection in Johannesburg. The role involves identifying email threats and collaborating with teams to enhance detection capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a background in IT with a focus on cybersecurity and experience with data classification. The company promotes a hybrid working model, encouraging both teamwork and individual flexibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Formal learning opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC or email detection/filtering engines.
• Strong curiosity about phishing/malicious email campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Identify and dissect email-borne threats.
• Monitor email threat feeds and respond to events.
• Collaborate with team members to improve detection efficacy.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Data classification

Knowledge of email threats

Email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, etc.)

Time management

Communication skills

Curiosity about phishing infrastructure

Education

Background in information technology

Job description

Job title : Associate Software Engineer - Threat Protection

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 16, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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What you will do :

Proactively identify and dissect email-borne threats, including phishing, BEC, malware, and spam campaigns.

Categorize sets of suspicious emails to be used for model training and email detection.

Monitor email threat feeds, identify and respond to events.

Maintain awareness of the current threat landscape and trends.

Collaborate with team members both in-office and remotely to investigate threats and improve detection efficacy.

Participate in cross-functional projects with Operations teams to improve Mimecast’s security posture.

What we are looking :

A background in information technology with a focus on cybersecurity.

Experience working with or classifying large data sets.

Experience in a SOC or email detection / filtering engines.

Knowledge of email threats and their TTPs, and strong curiosity about the infrastructure of phishing / malicious email campaigns.

Understanding of email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, DKIM, SPF, DMARC).

Excellent time management and ability to self-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Able to collaborate effectively both in-office and remotely; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Eagerness to learn, adapt, and share knowledge with others.

What We Bring :

Join our Threat Protection team to accelerate your career journey, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

Our Hybrid Model : We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility.

Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person :

Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning

Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams

Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm

Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

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