Threat Hunter/SOC Analyst (Midstream, Centurion) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• MONITOR the security patterns to identify, isolate, detect and where required, remediate the threats before attackers exploit such vulnerabilities, as part of the offering of a dynamic provider of Tailored Cybersecurity Solutions in Centurion wanting your expertise as its next Threat Hunter/SOC Analyst.
• You will be required to maintain the company’s existing relationships with clients. Applicants will require at least 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Any of the following Certifications will prove beneficial – CompTIA Security+ Certification (S+), CompTIA Network+ Certification (N+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), etc.

DUTIES:

• Actively searching for vulnerabilities.
• Mitigate Cybersecurity risks that affect the monitored environment and/or subscribed customers.
• Identify advanced threats.
• Track and mitigate advanced threats before organisational IT systems are attacked.
• Supervise the endpoints of the system, such as IP addresses, devices, phones, and desktops.
• Design and implement networking best practices with a clear understanding of how data processes in the network.
• Investigate the network systems or endpoints to identify threat patterns or indicate compromise and analyse the threat.
• Search for security gaps by performing risk assessment, penetration testing, and identifying internal risks.
• Report the identified threats to the Security officer or Security Operations Centre.
• Coordinate with the management team to resolve the cyber threats and patch the security system to prevent the same attack from recurring.
• Advance your skills with the latest technologies and tricks in Cybersecurity.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience as a Threat Hunter/ SOC Analyst.

Beneficial qualifications –

• CompTIA Security+ Certification (S+)
• CompTIA Network+ Certification (N+)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) 
• GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)