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Security Administrator

Full-time

Network Finance

Duties:

  • Investigate and remediate cloud security findings, misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and identity-related risks across cloud and container environments.
  • Engineer and maintain identity and access controls, including conditional access policies, privileged access management, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
  • Administer and optimise endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, threat hunting activities, compliance monitoring, and security policy management.
  • Manage web application firewall, Zero Trust access, DNS-layer protections, email security controls, and authentication standards including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
  • Lead investigations of escalated security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate containment and recovery activities.
  • Drive vulnerability management processes, including scanning, prioritisation, remediation coordination, and penetration testing remediation.
  • Develop security automation using PowerShell, APIs, workflow automation platforms, and infrastructure-as-code technologies.
  • Support governance initiatives by implementing technical controls, producing audit evidence, and contributing to security maturity programmes.
Education:
  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • Relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
  • 3–5 years' experience in Security Engineering, Security Operations, or Senior Security Administration.
  • Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, and Cloud Security within a Microsoft cloud environment.
  • Hands-on experience administering enterprise EDR solutions.
  • Experience working with Web Application Firewalls, CDN technologies, or Zero Trust platforms.
  • Proficient in PowerShell scripting with the ability to consume REST APIs.
  • Practical vulnerability management and remediation experience.
  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
  • Experience with CSPM tools, SIEM platforms, Kubernetes/container security, and infrastructure-as-code will be advantageous.
  • Security certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, SC-300, CompTIA Security+, or CySA+ are highly beneficial.
  • Knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and POPIA requirements will be advantageous.
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