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Cyber Security Analyst (SOC)

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: JHB006490/MS

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Employer: Datacentrix (Pty) Ltd

Datacentrix's client in the Insurance industry is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst on a 12 month contract to form part of their SecOps Team. This is a broad role that will involve Cyber Security Operations to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the organisations Information Assets. The responsibilities of this role include monitoring, access control, and Cyber Security incident response across the Group. The successful candidate will be based onsite at the client site in Parktown and need to be proficient in Log Analysis, Threat hunting, IOC Deployment and Mitre Attack Framework.

Key Requirements (must have)
Practical working knowledge of a SOC Environment:

Log Analysis
Threat hunting
IOC Deployment
Mitre Attack Framework

Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Security Technologies:

Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender

Skills

Understanding of Active Directory, Anti-Virus, Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Intrusion Protection Systems, SIEM technologies, Office 365 and Azure.
Understanding of Cyber Security Operations including developing and implementing procedures, playbooks, and operational improvements.
Understanding of Cyber Security frameworks, standards, tools, techniques, and methods.
Understanding of analysis and completion of threat & risk related assessments.
Understanding of OWASP Top 10 as well as Secure Application Development methods.
Understanding of Policies, Standards, Procedures, Runbooks, Assessments, Reviews, Incidents and Reports.
Understanding of cloud computing systems and services.
Understanding of Microsoft operating systems, technologies, and cloud services.
Optional - user access reviews
Microsoft certification highly regarded any Security Operations related certifications as well.

Duties

Daily monitoring, investigation, and response to events & alerts from our Cyber Security Toolsets
Operating and maintaining anti-malware solutions.
Operating and maintaining vulnerability management solution. Ensuring frequent vulnerabilities scanning is being completed across all assets. Working with teams to address vulnerabilities.
Detecting and responding to Cyber Security incidents.
Completing regular access controls reviews.
Security Awareness for the Group.
Monitoring and resolving Cyber Security Service tickets.
Assisting with operational, enhancement and project activities as and when required.
Staying up to date with new and emerging Cyber Security threats.
Automating processes, alerts, and monitoring.
Detecting breaches of Group Frameworks, Policies and Standards.
Conducting Cyber Security testing and assessment on new and existing systems across the Group, including penetration testing.
Evangelising Cyber Security practices across Group Technology Operations and the Cyber Security discipline.
Ensuring appropriate Cyber Security policies, playbooks and standards are followed & implemented to ensure adherence to organisations Cyber Security objectives.
Further developing your Cyber Security skills and knowledge.

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About Datacentrix (Pty) Ltd

At a Glance

Our Business:

Datacentrix is a leading, empowered ICT integrator that provides high performing and secure ICT solutions to corporate South Africa and the country’s public services sector.

Our Footprint:

Datacentrix operates from regional branch offices in Pretoria, Samrand, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London and Durban, with a network of small medium enterprises (SMEs) and service personnel around South Africa that are responsible for servicing remote areas.
Our Partners: Datacentrix’ global partnerships with its technology partners remain critical to the company’s success. The company is accredited by its vendors at the highest possible level both in the technical and sales arenas, which enhances the company’s strategic value as a single source service provider.

To achieve this, Datacentrix invests in its people through training and education, embracing broad based black economic empowerment (BBBEE), while actively partnering and representing leading technology partners with distinction.

Vision

Datacentrix intends to become the preferred ICT partner to the majority of South Africa's top commercial and public sector organisations over the next five years.