Vulnerability & Security Operations Engineer

Uptime Solutions Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Uptime Solutions Ltd is seeking a Cyber Security & Vulnerability Management Engineer to deliver security services for CE+ certification, monitor customer environments, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation across servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365.

The role emphasizes hands-on vulnerability scanning, patch management, and security monitoring to maintain strong security postures for diverse client environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support, infrastructure, NOC, or security operations.
• Hands-on with vulnerability scanning tools.
• Experience with endpoint management and patching solutions.
• Strong understanding of Windows environments, servers and workstations.
• Experience investigating and resolving security vulnerabilities.
• Ability to manage remediation tasks across multiple customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer estates using vulnerability scanning platforms to identify weaknesses and prioritise remediation.
• Coordinate patch deployments and remediation activities with planned maintenance windows.
• Assist CE+ certification by aligning controls and readiness.
• Monitor and review security alerts, investigate issues, and support continuous improvements.
• Support Microsoft 365 security posture and related tooling.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Windows server

Endpoint management

Patch management

Security operations

Independent work

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security)

Tools

NinjaOne / Ninja RMM

Nessus

ConnectSecure

Microsoft 365 security tooling

Patch management platforms

Job description

Uptime Solutions Ltd is seeking a Cyber Security & Vulnerability Management Engineer to deliver security services for CE+ certification, monitor customer environments, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation across servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365.

The role emphasizes hands-on vulnerability scanning, patch management, and security monitoring to maintain strong security postures for diverse client environments.