ENVIRONMENT:
MONITOR the security patterns to identify, isolate, detect and where required, remediate the threats before attackers exploit such vulnerabilities, as part of the offering of a dynamic provider of Tailored Cybersecurity Solutions in Centurion wanting your expertise as its next Threat Hunter/SOC Analyst. You will be required to maintain the company's existing relationships with clients. Applicants will require at least 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar role. Any of the following Certifications will prove beneficial - CompTIA Security+ Certification (S+), CompTIA Network+ Certification (N+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), etc.
DUTIES:
- 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 in the network.
- Investigate the network systems or endpoints to identify threat patterns or indicate compromise and analyse 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 to prevent the same attack from recurring.
- Advance your skills with the latest technologies and tricks in Cybersecurity.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience as a Threat Hunter/ SOC Analyst.
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)
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
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