A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Endpoint Protection Specialist in Johannesburg to deliver and maintain an Endpoint Protection solution globally. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Endpoint Security, with expertise in threat management and risk reduction. Responsibilities include managing endpoint threats, ensuring a secure environment, and collaborating across teams. This full-time role offers remote flexibility and the chance to work with innovative technologies in the fintech sector.
Qualifikationen
7+ years of relevant experience in an Endpoint Security position.
Expertise in threat management with proven risk reduction record.
3+ years experience supporting users on both Win and Mac OS.
Aufgaben
Deliver and maintain an Endpoint Protection solution globally.
Manage the Endpoint Threat Management system.
Respond to and resolve all issues related to endpoint threats.
Kenntnisse
Endpoint Security
Threat Management
Risk Reduction
Mac OS support
Windows support
Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Incident Response
Tools
Anti-virus software
Endpoint Threat Management Systems
Patch Management Tools
Jobbeschreibung
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
About the job Endpoint Protection Specialist (Fintech/Stablecoins/Cryptocurrency)
Our Client is the largest and the firstlicensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and understandable for everyone, providing their customers with secure and user-friendly platforms for their financial transactions.
Job Type: Full-time l Remote
Requirements
7+ years of relevant experience in an Endpoint Security position;
Expertise in threat management with a proven track record of risk reduction in a workplace environment;
Expertise in associated enterprise tooling
3+ years experience supporting users on both Win and Mac OS
Be able to converse at a business level in English;
A meticulous attitude towards problem-solving;
Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments
Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them
Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized or illegal activity
Test and evaluate security products
Engage in 'ethical hacking', for example, simulating security breaches
Identify potential weaknesses and implement mitigation measures
Investigate security alerts and provide incident response
Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized system users
Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations
Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders
Monitor and respond to 'phishing' emails and 'pharming' activity
Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues.
Responsibilities
Deliver and maintain an Endpoint Protection solution for all internal staff globally;
Be the last line of defence for all of our clients computing devices deployed across all countries, using cutting edge technology to detect Endpoint-based threats as they appear;
Be responsible for the management of the Endpoint Threat Management system or systems deployed to protect the workplace estate;
Respond to and resolve all issues related to endpoint intrusion or threat detection;
Ensure that all measures are taken to reduce our clients risk footprint while ensuring the end users can perform their duties without hindrance;
Develop the corporate Endpoint Protection capability in line with the departments strategic roadmap;
Be competent in relevant technologies (anti-virus, patch management, endpoint policy compliance, etc);
Be an advocate of a secure corporate environment and promote a proactive security culture;
Provide reporting, presentation material and event monitoring as required by stakeholders, making use of the departmental reporting function;
Consult with project teams, management and other stakeholders on security requirements for new and existing applications, and be a subject matter expert on all threat management matters;
Be available to respond to incidents and major incidents during all times, and to be ready to be a key participant in major incidents connected to security, identity or access;
Provide internal and external audit support.
Exude your upbeat energy and enthusiasm each and every day to motivate your team to be the best they can in every aspect of what they do
Celebrate the success of others by recognising the contributions of committed team members and their achievements
Align your values with the Mission, Vision and Values of our clients team
Be a role model for the our organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people, with every word you say or put in print and everything you do
Communicate in a fashion that is respectful and well understood
Collaborate with your peers to collectively think of innovative ideas that drive business through technology
Build and utilize working relationships with internal business partners across then organization and external business contacts
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