Junior Security Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng
R8,500-8,700 per month
Permanent
Full-time

26 days ago

Job SummaryAn established and award-winning holistic technology services company with a national presence is seeking a Junior Security Engineer to join their dynamic Operations team in Johannesburg, Gauteng.The Junior Security Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and troubleshooting security events across internal systems and customer environments. This includes analysing security incidents, supporting threat mitigation, and assisting in incident response within a SOC (Security Operations Centre) environment.Responsibilities:

Monitor SIEM platforms (e.g., Trellix, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) for threats and suspicious activity
Analyse logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint, and network devices
Investigate security alerts, determine root causes, and escalate threats as required
Support incident response: containment, eradication, and recovery
Work with senior engineers on malware, phishing, and access-related incidents
Assist with firewall rules, endpoint policy management, and vulnerability remediation
Conduct threat intelligence research and monitor emerging cybersecurity trends
Support ISO 27001-aligned compliance efforts and document incident reports and SOPs
Provide troubleshooting assistance for internal and client-facing security issues
Implement and fine-tune configurations on firewalls, EDR/XDR, and IDS
Collaborate with SOC analysts, network, and IT support teams to ensure adherence to best practices

Requirements:

CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) - EC-Council
Fortinet NSE 1, 2 & 3
Cisco CyberOps Associate
2-3 years of experience in IT security, SOC operations, or IT support with a security focus
Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles including endpoint protection, incident response, and network security
Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools
Basic knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus solutions, and cloud security (e.g., Azure, AWS, Microsoft Defender)

How To Apply:

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