Security Operations Engineer: Threat Analysis & SOC Support

Financial Sector Conduct Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial regulatory authority in South Africa is looking for an ICT Security Engineer to enhance its cyber security framework. The role involves managing the Security Operations Centre, incident response protocols, and fostering a culture of cyber security awareness. Candidates should have a degree in IT, relevant certifications, and at least 3 years of experience in cyber security operations. Join us to make a significant impact in safeguarding financial data.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience in information and cyber security operations.
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity awareness programmes.
• Familiarity with key industry regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the cyber security operations centre and respond to security incidents.
• Coordinate information technology general control requests.
• Prepare monthly operational ICT security and cyber threat intelligence reports.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Threat analysis

Incident response

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Equivalent qualifications

Tools

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

CompTIA PenTest+

ISC2 SSCP

Job description

A leading financial regulatory authority in South Africa is looking for an ICT Security Engineer to enhance its cyber security framework. The role involves managing the Security Operations Centre, incident response protocols, and fostering a culture of cyber security awareness. Candidates should have a degree in IT, relevant certifications, and at least 3 years of experience in cyber security operations. Join us to make a significant impact in safeguarding financial data.