Threat Hunter/SOC Analyst (Midstream, Centurion)

Datafin

  • Centurion, Gauteng Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Threat Hunter/SOC Analyst (Midstream, Centurion) Media/Marketing/Sales
Pretoria/Centurion - Gauteng - South AfricaENVIRONMENT:MONITOR the security patterns to identify, isolate, detect and where required, remediate the threats before attackers exploit such vulnerabilities, as part of the offering of a dynamic provider of Tailored Cybersecurity Solutions in Centurion wanting your expertise as its next Threat Hunter/SOC Analyst. You will be required to maintain the company's existing relationships with clients. Applicants will require at least 2-3 years work experience in a similar role. Any of the following Certifications will prove beneficial - CompTIA Security+ Certification (S+), CompTIA Network+ Certification (N+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), etc.DUTIES:
  • Actively searching for vulnerabilities.
  • Mitigate Cybersecurity risks that affect the monitored environment and/or subscribed customers.
  • Identify advanced threats.
  • Track and mitigate advanced threats before organisational IT systems are attacked.
  • Supervise the endpoints of the system, such as IP addresses, devices, phones, and desktops.
  • Design and implement networking best practices with a clear understanding of how data processes in the network.
  • Investigate the network systems or endpoints to identify threat patterns or indicate compromise and analyse the threat.
  • Search for security gaps by performing risk assessment, penetration testing, and identifying internal risks.
  • Report the identified threats to the Security officer or Security Operations Centre.
  • Coordinate with the management team to resolve the cyber threats and patch the security system to prevent the same attack from recurring.
  • Advance your skills with the latest technologies and tricks in Cybersecurity.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum of 2 - 3 years experience as a Threat Hunter/ SOC Analyst.
Beneficial qualifications
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (S+)
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N+)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
  • GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
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