Junior Security Engineer

Hire Resolve; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A holistic technology services company is seeking a Junior Security Engineer in Midrand to be responsible for security monitoring and incident detection. The role involves monitoring SIEM platforms, responding to incidents, and supporting customers with security issues. Candidates should have 2-3 years of IT security experience, with knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, and be familiar with security tools. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in IT security or SOC operations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions and log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM platforms and analyze logs for suspicious activity.
• Assist in incident investigation and response.
• Work on threat mitigation with senior engineers.

Skills

Monitoring SIEM platforms

Incident response

Threat analysis

Firewall management

Customer support

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Trellix

Job description

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 [e-mail]