Engineer, Cyber Security (Linux Engineer)

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Linux Engineer specializing in cyber security to automate data ingestion systems and support incident response and threat hunting. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in system administration and expertise in scripting and cloud operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical cyber security tasks and collaborate within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in system administration, programming, and data manipulation.
• 1+ years in scripting, automation engineering, and CI/CD.
• 1+ years in cloud service operations.
• 1+ years in data ingestion, engineering, or analytics roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate syslog collection servers.
• Build and manage Azure Logic Apps integrations.
• Collect and ingest data via APIs.
• Develop practical approaches and strategies for cyber security tasks.
• Articulate information clearly and explore new possibilities.
• Generate ideas, interpret data, and make informed decisions.
• Provide insights and perform data analysis.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.
• Debug and fix software issues.
• Follow Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.

Skills

System administration

Scripting

Automation engineering

Data manipulation

Cloud service operations

Data ingestion

Cyber security

Job description

Engineer, Cyber Security (Linux Engineer)

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

We are seeking a Linux Engineer with expertise in cyber security to automate data ingestion systems, operate and monitor the group's Cyber Security Operational Centre (CSOC), and support incident response and threat hunting activities. Experience or interest in cyber security and data science is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• 3+ years in system administration, programming, and data manipulation
• 1+ years in scripting, automation engineering, and CI/CD
• 1+ years in cloud service operations
• 1+ years in data ingestion, engineering, or analytics roles

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate syslog collection servers
• Build and manage Azure Logic Apps integrations
• Collect and ingest data via APIs
• Develop practical approaches and strategies for cyber security tasks
• Articulate information clearly and explore new possibilities
• Generate ideas, interpret data, and make informed decisions
• Provide insights and perform data analysis
• Collaborate effectively within a team
• Debug and fix software issues
• Follow Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and use relevant tools
• Perform technical analysis, build and test automation, and ensure system availability and monitoring on Linux systems