Bryanston: Sophos Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sophos Engineer to join our team in Bryanston, South Africa. As a key member of our security operations team, you will be responsible for managing and administering the Sophos Central platform and all associated components, ensuring the security and integrity of our networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the Sophos Central platform and all associated components, including Endpoint Protection, Intercept X, Server Protection, Email Security, and Sophos Firewalls (XGS or equivalent)
• Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, analyse malware infections or intrusion attempts, and execute timely remediation actions
• Design, configure, and maintain Sophos Firewall policies, including firewall rules, VPN (site-to-site and remote access), web/application filtering, QoS, NAT, and reporting
• Implement and enforce security policies for endpoints, servers, networks, and users across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments
• Perform regular system updates, patching, health checks, and backups of Sophos configurations and policies
• Generate and review security reports on threat landscape, protection status, and compliance metrics for management and stakeholders
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to Sophos products and coordinate with Sophos Support or vendors when necessary
• Ensure seamless integration of Sophos solutions with existing infrastructure such as Active Directory, Microsoft 365, SIEM tools, and other security platforms
• Participate in vulnerability management, patch management, and incident response processes
• Document configurations, processes, and changes; provide training and knowledge transfer to IT teams and end users where required
• Support on-call or after-hours requirements as part of a rotational schedule (where applicable)

Requirements

• Grade 12 Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field will be advantageous
• Relevant industry certifications are highly advantageous, including: Sophos Certified Engineer (Firewall or Central Endpoint), Sophos Firewall Architect, CompTIA Security, Network, or equivalent, CCNA, CEH, or other cybersecurity/networking certifications
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, VPN technologies) and cybersecurity principles

Qualifications

• None specified in original job description

Salary & Benefits

• Not mentioned in original job description

Consultant Information

Consultant: Tshwaragano Tlhabanelo – Dante Personnel Johannesburg