Job Description
We are seeking a skilled IT Security professional with 36 years experience in security operations, endpoint security, and SOC or security engineering environments. The role involves detecting, analysing, and remediating malicious activity across endpoints, servers, and web assets while enforcing strong security controls and policies. This role requires hands-on involvement in incident response, attack surface management, certificate lifecycle management, and vulnerability remediation.
What you’ll do:
- Detect, analyze, isolate, and remediate malicious content across endpoints and servers.
- Enforce endpoint security posture, including removal of unauthorized VPNs and USB device controls.
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot security agents (SentinelOne, Netskope, Gytpol).
- Administer Privileged Access Management (BeyondTrust), including account and server onboarding.
- Perform certificate lifecycle management and remediation of expired or exposed certificates.
- Ensure web and brand protection controls via Imperva WAF and vulnerability remediation (Qualys).
- Execute attack surface management activities, including exposed service remediation.
- Support application security monitoring, vulnerability triage, and secure coding validation.
Your Expertise:
- 36 years experience in:
- IT Security Operations
- Endpoint Security
- SOC or Security Engineering environments
- Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools and controls
- Exposure to regulated or large enterprise environments
- Experience supporting both technical remediation and user-facing security processes
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations, endpoint protection, access management, and threat remediation.
- Ability to follow and execute incident response lifecycle activities.
- Competent in applying security policies, controls, and procedures across endpoints, servers, and web assets.
- Proven ability to assess risk, implement controls, and validate remediation.
- High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to explain security concepts to non-technical users
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Time management and prioritisation under pressure
- Stakeholder engagement across IT, security, and business teams
- Documentation and reporting discipline.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Industry certifications (advantageous):
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Security (SC-200 / SC-300)
- SentinelOne, Netskope, BeyondTrust certifications
- ITIL Foundation
- ISO 27001 awareness or practitioner
- OWASP or AppSec-related certifications (for APSEC scope)
Technical Skills:
- Endpoint Security & EDR:
- SentinelOne
- EDR, SIEM, DLP concepts
- Endpoint & Device Management:
- SCCM
- Microsoft Intune
- Cloud & Web Security:
- Netskope
- Imperva WAF
- Qualys
- Privileged Access Management:
- BeyondTrust
- Identity & Directory Security:
- Active Directory
- PingCastle
- Configuration & Compliance:
- Gytpol
- Data Protection:
- Microsoft 365 DLP
- Application Security:
- SAST / DAST tools
- OWASP Top 10 awareness
- Certificate & Domain Management:
- SSL/TLS lifecycle
- DNS management
- Operating Systems:
- Windows Workstations & Servers
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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