Azure Forensics & Incident Response Manager

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Manager in Cyber Forensic and Response to manage secure and efficient forensic infrastructure on Azure. The ideal candidate should have 4–8 years of experience in IT/security operations and at least 3 years managing Azure environments. Relevant Azure certifications and a degree in IT or related fields are preferred. This role is crucial for supporting incident response teams and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field is required.
• 4-8 years experience in IT/security operations, with 3+ years managing Azure environments.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure and forensic examination are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud-based forensic infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Administer forensic systems hosted on Azure for case management and data storage.
• Coordinate internal IT for connectivity and resilience of forensic systems.
• Evaluate new forensic tools within the Azure ecosystem.

Skills

Azure services expertise

KQL proficiency

PowerShell skills

Python knowledge

Understanding forensic workflows

Knowledge of compliance frameworks

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Information Technology

Tools

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Manager in Cyber Forensic and Response to manage secure and efficient forensic infrastructure on Azure. The ideal candidate should have 4–8 years of experience in IT/security operations and at least 3 years managing Azure environments. Relevant Azure certifications and a degree in IT or related fields are preferred. This role is crucial for supporting incident response teams and ensuring compliance with security standards.