Information Security Engineer

Recruiter:

Profession Hub

Job Ref:

4037775682

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client requires the services of a passionate and qualified individual to expand its dynamic team for the enhancement of services to the clients. Contract: Permanent (a probation period will apply) Hybrid working: 2-3 Days a week remote work Job Purpose: We seek an experienced Information Security Engineer to implement and monitor security controls to protect our organization's data from cyber-attacks, loss, or unauthorized access. Role Responsibilities: Analyse, research, and report possible threats and weaknesses to IT systems. Implement best practices and assist in adherence to security standards for the organization. Support company employees with cybersecurity, software, and hardware needs regarding their impact on information security. Investigate and react to security incidents and ongoing threats, ensuring the organization is secure. Monitoring networking environments and responding, engagement with service providers. Monitor and track the performance of IT security measures Monitor, manage, configure, troubleshoot and maintain IT security hardware and software, including firewall administration. Preferred Requirements: Matric\/Grade 12. National certificate in information technology bachelor’s degree in information technology, or CompTIA certifications A+ and N+. CompTIA Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) certifications are desired. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems as they arise. Ability to prioritise ongoing security projects. Full understanding of components making up the IT environment, and their corresponding security implications. Experience with SOC and SIEM solutions. Enthusiasm and passion for staying up to date on security threats, trends, and solutions protecting the organization’s environment. Experience A minimum of 4 years of experience in information and cyber security. Practical experience with networks and firewalls, administering firewalls and investigating network issues. Practical security experience with endpoint security, email protection, email flow, Office 365, Azure, AWS and other cloud-based solutions. Knowledge and experience of various security systems encompassing antivirus, content filtering, firewalls, authentication, intrusion detection, and others. Practical experience with a variety of operating systems, including but not limited to Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Linux operating systems is required. Experience with Kali Linux and other penetration and\/or vulnerability scanning solutions. Ability to critically analyze requirements\/issues and solve complex problems. Personality Attributes: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Deadline-driven and goal-orientated Self-motivated, resilient and adaptable High aptitude for learning Collaborator

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