Cybersecurity Engineer

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Aspen Pharma Group Full time

Join to apply for the Cybersecurity Engineer role at Aspen Pharma Group. Aspen TESS is Aspen's technology-enabled shared services business, established to unlock business value through digital innovation and process efficiency. It aims to eliminate repetitive effort and optimize standardized processes by delivering cost-effective services and innovative solutions to Aspen's global business units. Objective The Cybersecurity Engineer plays a crucial role in protecting Aspen's infrastructure by implementing, maintaining, and enhancing security technologies and processes. This role collaborates closely with the SOC, IT, and Compliance teams to ensure systems and data security and to identify and mitigate threats. Key Responsibilities Act as a Tier 2 / 3 escalation point for complex security incidents raised by the SOC or IT teams. Lead and support incident response activities, including forensic analysis and root cause investigation. Support red / blue team exercises to test and improve detection, response, and defense capabilities. Manage configurations and policies for the Cyber Security platforms, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with security standards. Analyze vulnerability scan reports to identify and assess security weaknesses. Coordinate remediation efforts with relevant teams and ensure timely closure of vulnerabilities. Collaborate with IT teams to implement secure system and network configurations, following industry best practices and compliance requirements. Provide training and mentorship to junior analysts, fostering their professional development and enhancing team capabilities. Participate in cross-functional IT and business projects to ensure security requirements are identified, integrated, and enforced throughout the project lifecycle. Skills and Competencies Hands‑on experience with Cisco Umbrella, Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office, and Sentinel. Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability, and data protection tools. Scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, KQL) for automation and threat hunting. Strong understanding of networking, authentication, certificates, and cloud security principles. Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and other industry frameworks. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Effective communication skills for incident handling and documentation. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to multitask under pressure. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred certifications Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or CCNP Security CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or similar certifications Additional Details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

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