About the position
Your primary responsibility is to monitor the security patterns to identify, isolate, detect and where required,remediate the threats before attackers exploit such vulnerabilities, as part of the clients SOC and XDR offering. You arerequired to maintain the company's existing relationships with a client or group of clients, so that they willcontinue using the company for business.
Responsibilities:
- Actively searching for vulnerabilities.
- Mitigate cybersecurity risks that affect the monitored environment and/or subscribed customers.
- Identify advanced threats.
- Track and mitigate advanced threats before organisational IT systems are attacked.
- Supervise the endpoints of the system, such as IP addresses, devices, phones, and desktops.
- Design and implement networking best practices with a clear understanding of how data processes inthe network.
- Investigate the network systems or endpoints to identify threat patterns or indicate compromise andanalyse the threat.
- Search for security gaps by performing risk assessment, penetration testing, and identifying internal risks.
- Report the identified threats to the Security officer or Security Operations Centre.
- Coordinate with the management team to resolve the cyber threats and patch the security system toprevent the same attack from recurring.
- Advance your skills with the latest technologies and tricks in cybersecurity
Beneficial Qualifications
- CompTIA Security+ Certification (S+)
- CompTIA Network+ Certification (N+)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
Recommended Experience
- Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience as a Threat Hunter/ SOC Analyst
Desired Skills:
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- CISSP
- OSCE
- GXPN
About The Employer:
Based in Midstream, Gauteng, this leading South African cybersecurity company provides enterprise-grade protection tailored for small to mid-sized businesses. Their advanced solutions include endpoint security, vulnerability remediation, and OT protection-backed by a cyber breach warranty. With a focus on reducing risk, improving efficiency, and cutting operational costs, they help clients stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
