Junior Security Engineer Full Time

A holistic technology services company providing IT and communications solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and government institutions is seeking a a Junior Security Engineer who will play a crucial role in security monitoring, incident detection, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor SIEM platforms (e.g., Trellix, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security to detect and investigate suspicious activity.

• Incident Response: Assist in the investigation and response to security alerts, including containment, eradication, and recovery of security incidents.

• Threat Mitigation: Work with senior engineers to analyze and mitigate threats like malware infections, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access attempts.

• Security Posture: Assist in managing firewall rules, endpoint security policies, and vulnerability remediation to enhance overall security posture.

• Customer Support: Provide security troubleshooting support and assist in implementing security configurations for both internal and external customers.

• Documentation: Help document security events, incident reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in IT security, SOC operations, or IT support with a security focus.

• A strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including network security, endpoint protection, and incident response.

• Familiarity with SIEM solutions, log analysis, and security monitoring tools.

• Basic knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus solutions, and cloud security (Azure, AWS, Microsoft Defender, etc.).

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Recommended Certifications

• CompTIA Security+

• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) – EC-Council

• Fortinet NSE 1, 2 & 3

• Cisco CyberOps Associate

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com