Senior IT Cybersecurity Engineer - Incident & Threat Lead

DataFin; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Durban is looking for an IT Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance its security offerings. This role focuses on proactive threat management, incident response, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity defenses. A successful candidate requires extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity along with relevant certifications. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential, contributing to a robust security posture for customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in Information Technology with 10 years in Cybersecurity.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Security tools.
• Proven experience in managing complex security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support for complex security issues.
• Implement Information Security solutions as needed.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Risk Management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Threat Management

Incident Response

Education

Fortinet FCSS/NSE7 certification

CISSP certification

CISM certification

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Azure Sentinel

Azure Security Center

Job description

A leading tech firm in Durban is looking for an IT Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance its security offerings. This role focuses on proactive threat management, incident response, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity defenses. A successful candidate requires extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity along with relevant certifications. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential, contributing to a robust security posture for customers and internal teams.