Midrand: Cyber Security Specialist – End-Point, Threat Detection & Response

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist with expertise in End-Point Threat Detection & Response to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving endpoint security solutions, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance on threat detection and response activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Administer, optimise and continuously improve Endpoint Security Solutions, including the research, design and implementation of advanced protection technologies

* Install, configure, manage and support endpoint security platforms including: Symantec/Crowdstrike/Sentinel One (AV, DLP, DCS, Encryption, ATP, EDR), McAfee (AV, Encryption, DAM, MVision, EDR), Microsoft (Defender, Intune, BitLocker, ATP) and Sophos EDR

* Develop and maintain endpoint security policies, procedures, standards and architecture documentation aligned to industry best practices

* Provide technical leadership in the delivery of endpoint security solutions, including hands-on implementation, mentorship and capability development of team members

* Contribute to solution design and provide subject matter expertise for RFPs and client engagements

* Ensure endpoint security services are delivered in accordance with SLA requirements, governance frameworks and regulatory obligations

* Drive continuous improvement of endpoint security posture through compliance monitoring, risk assessments, vulnerability management and security awareness initiatives

Requirements

* Minimum of 1 years experience in Information Technology

* Minimum of 1 years experience in technical information security roles, with a strong focus on threat investigation related to endpoint security

* Proven experience in the design, deployment, configuration and optimisation of Endpoint Security and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions in enterprise environments

* Practical experience in threat detection, investigation and incident response, including containment, eradication and recovery activities

* Experience in proactive threat hunting, detection use case development and continuous improvement of detection capabilities

* Strong understanding and practical application of security frameworks and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST

Qualifications

* Essential ITIL Foundation certification

* Relevant endpoint security platform certification(s) (e.g. Microsoft Defender, Symantec, McAfee or equivalent)

* Recognised cyber security certification (e.g. CompTIA Security, equivalent)

* Advantageous / Preferred Advanced cyber security certifications such as: CISSP, CISM, or CISA

* Security Operations / Threat Detection certifications (e.g. Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA CySA or equivalent)

* Vendor-specific certifications aligned to endpoint and security technologies (e.g. Microsoft Defender, Sophos, Trellix/McAfee, Symantec, Sentinel One, Crowdstrike)