Microsoft Defender Security Administrator

JVR Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software, a South African financial services employer, seeks an IT Security Administrator to join the Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure team in Cape Town or Pretoria. The role is hands-on and focused on strengthening security through Microsoft Defender, EDR and 365 security controls.

The successful candidate will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, manage vulnerabilities and support security policies while collaborating with IT teams to improve controls and awareness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Defender technologies and security tools.
• Experience securing Microsoft 365 environments and endpoints.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and optimize Microsoft Defender and related security tech.
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate remediation with technical teams.
• Identify vulnerabilities from scans and pen tests, track remediation.
• Support endpoint, identity and Microsoft 365 security controls (Intune, Entra ID).
• Coordinate third-party security risk assessments and remediation tracking.
• Assist with IT security solution design and infrastructure improvements.
• Support security awareness, reporting and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate to continuously improve security processes and controls.

Skills

Microsoft Defender

Defender for Endpoint

EDR

Windows security

Microsoft 365 security

Entra ID

Intune

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Education

IT/Cyber Security qualification

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Defender XDR

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

JVR Software, a South African financial services employer, seeks an IT Security Administrator to join the Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure team in Cape Town or Pretoria. The role is hands-on and focused on strengthening security through Microsoft Defender, EDR and 365 security controls.

The successful candidate will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, manage vulnerabilities and support security policies while collaborating with IT teams to improve controls and awareness.