Job Description

Job Summary 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
Hire Resolve
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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