Junior Security Engineer
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) EC-Council
- Fortinet NSE 1, 2 & 3
- Cisco CyberOps Associate
- 23 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)
- Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Send your CV to: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
- Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us
- We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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