IT
Junior Security Engineer
Hire Resolve
Midrand, Gauteng
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Posted 17 September 2025

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Job Description

A holistic technology services company providing IT and communications solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and government institutions is seeking a a Junior Security Engineer who will play a crucial role in security monitoring, incident detection, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor SIEM platforms (e.g., Trellix, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security to detect and investigate suspicious activity.

  • Incident Response: Assist in the investigation and response to security alerts, including containment, eradication, and recovery of security incidents.

  • Threat Mitigation: Work with senior engineers to analyze and mitigate threats like malware infections, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access attempts.

  • Security Posture: Assist in managing firewall rules, endpoint security policies, and vulnerability remediation to enhance overall security posture.

  • Customer Support: Provide security troubleshooting support and assist in implementing security configurations for both internal and external customers.

  • Documentation: Help document security events, incident reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


Minimum Requirements:
  • 2-3 years of experience in IT security, SOC operations, or IT support with a security focus.

  • A strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including network security, endpoint protection, and incident response.

  • Familiarity with SIEM solutions, log analysis, and security monitoring tools.

  • Basic knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus solutions, and cloud security (Azure, AWS, Microsoft Defender, etc.).

  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Recommended Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+

  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

  • Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) – EC-Council

  • Fortinet NSE 1, 2 & 3

  • Cisco CyberOps Associate


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]