Security Platform Engineer

Introduction

Our client based in Sunninghill, JHB requires a Security Platform Engineer to join their Cybersecurity SOC team.

The Secuirty Platform Engineer is responsible for the tools the Security Operation Centre (SOC) uses every day.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain all security monitoring and analysis tools

• Develop custom dashboards, alerts, and reports

• Onboard new data sources into the Security Information Event Management (SIEM) system

• Optimise system performance and ensure platform stability

• Prune false positives and create opportunities for automation within SOC processes

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree educated in a relevant field

• Platform-specific certifications are desirable, such as Splunk 3

• 4+ years in a role focused on managing large-scale security or data platforms

• Expertise in a specific cyber security platforms and SOC systems (e.g. SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, EDR, TDIR), scripting (Python, regex), data management, and system architecture

• Expertise in Microsoft M365 including Entra, Intune, Defender, Purview, Priva, Azure, Exchange, Teams

• Certified Architect or other vendor-specific credentials. Hands-on experience with your specific security platforms is more important than specific certifications

Apply/send CV to: cv@asie.co.za

Subject Line: Security Platform Engineer

Interested?

Apply/send CV to: cv@asie.co.za

Subject Line: Security Platform Engineer