Endpoint Malware Protection Architect

Sasso Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasso Consulting (Pty) Ltd. Centurion invites experienced Antimalware Specialists to implement, administer, maintain and optimise enterprise antimalware and endpoint protection across complex IT environments.

The role focuses on protecting servers, workstations and critical infrastructure from malware, ransomware and other threats. Key duties include configuring security policies, managing signatures and updates, monitoring agent health, investigating malware incidents, and coordinating with SOC

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related discipline.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in enterprise antimalware administration.
• Proven deployment and management of endpoint protection platforms.
• Strong knowledge of malware prevention and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain enterprise antimalware platforms.
• Manage endpoint protection across workstations, servers, and devices.
• Configure policies, scheduling, exclusions, and real-time protection.
• Investigate malware detections and security incidents.
• Collaborate with SOC and IT teams on threat prevention.

Skills

Antimalware Admin

Endpoint Protection

Malware Analysis

Incident Response

Security Policy

Education

IT/Cybersecurity degree

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

CrowdStrike Falcon

Symantec/ePO

Trend Micro Apex One

McAfee ePO

Job description

Sasso Consulting (Pty) Ltd. Centurion invites experienced Antimalware Specialists to implement, administer, maintain and optimise enterprise antimalware and endpoint protection across complex IT environments.

The role focuses on protecting servers, workstations and critical infrastructure from malware, ransomware and other threats. Key duties include configuring security policies, managing signatures and updates, monitoring agent health, investigating malware incidents, and coordinating with SOC