Cyber Security Engineer
Job Description
Closing Date: 2025-12-05
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Permanent Hybrid Opportunity in Johannesburg.
Our Client, a leading Financial Services Group requires an experienced Security Engineer to join a dynamic cybersecurity team with an AI- and automation-first approach. In this role, you'll monitor, analyse, and respond to security incidents across both cloud and endpoint environments.
Description
Incident Response & Investigation
Conduct initial triage and investigation of security incidents
Access & Permission Management
Investigate suspicious access activities
Review privileged account behaviour for insider threats
Analyse authentication and access control violations
Support IAM reviews and security best practices
Threat Detection & Response
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field
3-6 years in cybersecurity operations or SOC environments
Strong cloud security experience (AWS & Azure)
Endpoint security, log analysis & SIEM experience
AI and data analytics proficiency
Actively exploring industry trends & future capabilities
Technical Skills
- AWS (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Config, Security Hub)
- Azure (Security Center, Sentinel, Defender)
- EDR/XDR solutions
- Network protocols, IDS, firewalls
- Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Threat hunting methodologies
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1584021
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned