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Role:

• Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team.
• You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months.
• This role can be Cape Town or Jhb based.

Responsibilities:

• Research and development.
• Development. Scrum is the project methodology.
• The code is written in 4GL which runs on a Unix platform.
• You will have the opportunity to test and debug software.

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification - Completed 3-year Diploma or Degree with Computer Science as a Major.

Skills / Experience:

• Ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

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What you will be doing:

• Lead our client's 24/7 SOC team to make sure we're monitoring security and responding to incidents effectively.
• Take charge of SIEM and other security platforms to manage and correlate logs effectively.
• Develop and improve SOC processes, playbooks, and response procedures to make things run smoother.
• Manage and improve threat intelligence, detection engineering, and response capabilities.
• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance security monitoring coverage.
• Set KPIs and SLAs for SOC performance, focusing on detection time, response time, and how well we're mitigating threats.
• Make sure we're compliant with security frameworks like NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, PCI DSS, GDPR, and POPIA.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop SOC analysts to build a high-performing security team.
• Be the go-to person for critical security incidents, leading response efforts and investigations.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, etc.)
• Relevant certifications would be highly beneficial - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), etc.
• 5 - 10 years in operations, security monitoring, and incident response.
• 3+ years in a leadership role within a SOC.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and firewall technologies.
• Expertise in security frameworks and regulations, including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and POPIA.
• Hands-on experience with threat hunting, log analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a team.

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What you will be doing:

• Manage inbound and outbound client engagement
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and what the competition is doing.
• Build and maintain good relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Show potential clients how our cloud and security solutions can benefit them.
• Create and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Create tailored proposals and close high-value deals.
• Work closely with the tech and support teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience and transition new clients to account management after the sale.
• Give feedback to product development teams based on what customers need and what’s happening in the market.
• Track and report on sales metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Use CRM tools to manage customer relationships and pipeline activity.
• Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and industry events.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Business, Marketing, IT, etc.).
• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, with a strong preference for IT sector experience.
• Proven track record of success selling cloud and/or security solutions.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Proficient in CRM software and other sales tools.
• Holds certifications in cloud or security technologies (e.g., Mimecast, Netskope, Fortinet).
• Experience working with enterprise-level clients.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in IT and digital transformation.

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What you will be doing:

• Keep a close eye on and investigate security alerts from different sources, like SIEM, Defender for Endpoint, Mimecast, and firewall logs.
• Dig deep into security incidents and come up with practical solutions for incident response.
• Create and improve SOC automation playbooks within our SOAR to make things faster and more efficient.
• Work with threat intelligence teams to connect the dots between Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and attack patterns.
• Tweak SIEM rules and detection logic to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Coach and mentor L1 SOC Analysts, helping them develop their technical and analytical skills.
• Create SOC reports for internal and external stakeholders to keep everyone in the loop and maintain accountability in security monitoring.

What our client is looking for:

• Relevant certifications would be highly beneficial - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), etc.
• 3+ years experience in SOC operations, cybersecurity analysis, or threat detection.
• Strong SIEM (Graylog preferred), EDR (Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne), SOAR (FortiSOAR), and firewall security expertise.
• Hands-on MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat hunting, and digital forensics experience.
• Skilled in writing correlation rules, detection tuning, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for high-pressure SOC environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration, reporting, and customer engagement.

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What you will be doing:

• Work autonomously and collaboratively with the Head of Technology to manage and run the technical operations of the business.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of company databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Assist in the development and optimization of database structures, queries, and stored procedures.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Write scripts (Python) to automate tasks and improve system operations.
• Leverage APIs to increase the speed, reliability and efficiency of software delivery pipelines.
• Manage and maintain Google Workspace accounts, including user provisioning, security settings, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and maintain code repositories, ensuring version control and collaborative development.
• Support the administration and configuration of the Qlik SaaS platform.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of company websites and domain configurations, ensuring uptime, security, and performance.
• Provide high-level technical support.

Demonstrated experience in any of the following will fast track your application:

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar position.
• Experience with SQL and other relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes would be a benefit.
• Understanding of scripting (Python ideally) or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, hosting and maintenance - Google is preferred.
• Experience with relevant APIs and version control systems such as Git.
• An ability to learn new programming languages and technologies.
• Attention to detail, systematic, and timely.
• Openness to seek out support and dependability in the face of challenging circumstances.

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What you will be doing:

• Work together with other teams to figure out what is needed and how a feature can be successful.
• Clearly explain feature requirements and test data to Engineering.
• Create wireframes to effectively communicate and refine feature ideas.
• Develop and execute the product roadmap for your assigned areas, making data-driven decisions.
• Document business and functional requirements, maintaining a prioritised backlog.
• Gather and analyse customer feedback to continuously improve the product.
• Keep up with competitor products and industry trends.
• Participate in and support action items from team meetings.
• Provide release notes and internal product training on new features.
• Review and approve new features before deployment.
• Work closely with customer-facing teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Work closely with Support to triage and prioritise bugs.
• Work with UX to communicate design requirements and conduct user testing.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial.
• 5+ years' experience on a product team, preferably in the B2B software industry.
• Experience working with a globally-disbursed team.
• Deep knowledge of SharePoint, Azure DevOps is a plus..
• Customer empathy and dedication to understanding and meeting customer needs.
• Ability to analyse the situation, define key objectives, and create/execute action plans.
• Adept at prioritising and managing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering on deadlines.
• Understanding of UX principles.
• Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.