Security Analyst - Claremont at Virgin Active South Africa

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

• Microsoft Maestro: Dive deep into Microsoft 365, leveraging your expertise in tools like Defender and Sentinel, to ensure an iron-clad security framework.
• Responsible for ensuring security tools and technologies are optimised and functioning correctly.
• Assist in implementing new security technologies, particularly in the Microsoft domain.
• Actively manage vulnerability scans and assessments.
• Monitor and handle day-to-day security operations.
• Conduct regular security compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with various departments across the business to assess, record, and manage security risks.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the security risk register.
• Licensing Luminary: Navigate the intricacies of Microsoft licensing, ensuring we're always in compliance and optimized for our needs.
• Firewall Frontliner: Manage and optimize firewall configurations, with a specialized focus on Cisco Meraki, FortiGate, and OPNsense.
• Azure Artisan: Script solutions in Azure, understanding and implementing security services, setting up VNet peers, and defining NSG rules.
• Cybersecurity Collaborator: Work together with the Head of Cyber Security on projects, adding layers of security to our VASA architecture and cloud assets.
• Operational Overseer: While projects are critical, your day-to-day operations will see you ensuring the consistent integrity of our systems and jumping into action for critical issues.
• In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, every day presents an opportunity to learn, adapt, and fortify our digital strongholds. Embracing continuous growth is essential in staying ahead of threats and challenges.
• As an integral part of Virgin Active's global security community, your collaboration with our Group CISO, Group CTO and global counterparts is pivotal. Every day is a chance to share insights, learn, and collectively heighten our defense mechanisms, ensuring that continuous growth and global teamwork guide our cybersecurity journey.

Our Minimum Requirments...

We can't live without...

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or a related field is desirable
• 4 years in cyber security with very strong experience and focus on the tools and platforms mentioned.
• Achieved mastery with Microsoft security technologies, including Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Security Compliance.
• Cyber security certifications such as CompTIA Security , CEH, or equivalent is strongly desired.
• A comprehensive understanding of Microsoft licensing.
• Firewall Familiarity: Hands-on experience with firewall management tools, particularly Cisco Meraki, FortiGate, and OPNsense.
• Azure Adeptness: Proven ability to script in Azure with a sound grasp of Azure Security services like setting up VNet peers and NSG rules.
• Collaborative Character: Ability to work harmoniously with various teams, especially under the guidance of the Head of Cyber Security.
• Coding Capabilities: Strong proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language like PowerShell. Ability to perform tasks via Azure CLI.
• Certification Commitment: Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Microsoft Security Certifications) are mandatory.