IT Security Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a sharp and proactive IT Security Engineer to help safeguard their IT and business environments.

POSITION INFO:

Detect threats, respond to incidents, and continuously strengthen security posture
Implement, manage, and monitor network and endpoint security tools (firewalls, antivirus, web filters)
Review, investigate, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities
Support vulnerability assessments, patch management, and compliance checks
Assist with the management and optimisation of Fortinet security systems
Manage access control, MFA policies, and privileged account monitoring
Conduct regular audits of user accounts, network shares, and system configurations
Collaborate with the NOC team to ensure secure server, backup, and cloud configurations
Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and incident response exercises
Manage and drive the organisation’s security awareness and training platform

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5+ years in IT security focused roles
Proven experience with firewall management
Experience with security monitoring tools, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM platforms
Solid understanding of network protocols, identify management and data protection principles

Qualification:
Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
Security Certifications are a strong advantage (CompTIA Security+, Fortinet NSE, CEH, CISSP or similar)


Contact Penny Janse Van Rensburg on , quoting the Ref: CTI006216

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