Information Security Engineer

7 days ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Merafong ICT Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Information Security Engineer to join our team at Merafong ICT. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for identifying and analyzing sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities using advanced tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advanced Threat Detection: Identify and analyze sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities using advanced tools and techniques.
  • Incident Response Leadership: Lead and coordinate response efforts for major security incidents.
  • Forensic Analysis: Conduct deep-dive forensic analysis to understand the root cause and impact of security breaches.
  • Threat Hunting: Proactively search for hidden threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs) within the network.
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior SOC analysts (Level 1 and Level 2).

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Certifications: N+ CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNP, CEH, CISSP, CCTA, CISM Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) (advantageous).


Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
  • Proficiency in forensic tools and techniques.
  • Expert knowledge on tools like NMAP, mxtoolbox, dnschecker, forensic tools.
  • Strong understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and threat intelligence.
  • SIEM Management and Analysis.
  • Network and System Forensics.
  • Malware Analysis.
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention.
  • Firewall and VPN Technologies.
  • Scripting Languages (Python, PowerShell).
  • Advanced Scripting and programming skills.


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