Junior Security Engineer
Premium Ad IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Johannesburg FULL TIME Job Summary An established and award-winning holistic technology services company with a national presence is seeking a Junior Security Engineer to join their dynamic Operations team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The Junior Security Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and troubleshooting security events across internal systems and customer environments. This includes analysing security incidents, supporting threat mitigation, and assisting in incident response within a SOC (Security Operations Centre) environment. Responsibilities: * 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 Requirements: * CompTIA Security+ * Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals * Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) – EC-Council * Fortinet NSE 1, 2 & 3 * Cisco CyberOps Associate * 2–3 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) How To Apply:…
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