Threat Response Analyst Graduate - Email Security & Threat Intel

Mimecast Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Mimecast Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Threat Response Analyst Graduate to support on-demand threat resolution for email-borne threats. You will analyze phishing campaigns, categorize threats, and advise customers on remediation and configuration within the Mimecast Console.

Join a global team spanning six countries to improve detection across spam, URL, and attachment security layers while adapting to shift rotations for holiday support.

Qualifications

• IT degree or diploma is essential.
• Experience in supporting/troubleshooting technology (hardware, software, networking).
• Basic knowledge of messaging and email traffic management.
• Good knowledge of security software such as anti-spam/anti-virus.
• Strong understanding of DNS and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze phishing and malicious email campaigns to identify indicators.
• Categorize email threats and help update detection rules.
• Provide email security advice and remediation to customers.
• Understand Mimecast Console configurations and suggest changes.
• Research latest threats and assess impact on Mimecast customers.
• Collaborate with security vendors on detection techniques and remediation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems.

Skills

IT degree

Networking

DNS

Anti-spam

Threat analysis

Security policies

Education

IT degree or Diploma

Tools

Mimecast Console

Job description

Mimecast Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Threat Response Analyst Graduate to support on-demand threat resolution for email-borne threats. You will analyze phishing campaigns, categorize threats, and advise customers on remediation and configuration within the Mimecast Console.

Join a global team spanning six countries to improve detection across spam, URL, and attachment security layers while adapting to shift rotations for holiday support.