Cyber Security Engineer Level 1
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Job Specification: Cybersecurity Engineer Level 1
Job Title:
Cybersecurity Engineer Level 1
Department:
Information Security / IT Operations
Reports To:
Cybersecurity Lead / IT Security Manager
Location:
Cape Town
Role Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Engineer (Level 1) to support our information security operations. This role will focus on monitoring maintaining and improving the security posture of our Microsoft-based environment including Microsoft Defender Intune Entra (Azure AD) Azure security services endpoint protection and firewalls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor alerts from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and respond to incidents in accordance with playbooks.
- Administer and support Intune-based device compliance and configuration policies.
- Review and enforce Conditional Access and Identity Protection policies via Microsoft Entra.
- Perform security investigations and threat analysis on endpoints and users.
- Execute regular vulnerability scans and participate in patch validation cycles.
- Assist with firewall rules endpoint configuration and network segmentation reviews.
- Maintain documentation of incidents system configurations and operational procedures.
- Support onboarding/offboarding from a security perspective (user access device trust MFA).
- Work with the IT team to implement secure configurations in Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Participate in tabletop exercises DR simulations and routine incident response drills.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies and external frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST CSF).
Required Skills & Experience:
- 12 years of experience in IT support security operations or infrastructure security.
- Working knowledge of:
- Microsoft Defender (AV and for Endpoint)
- Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager)
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Azure Security Center / Microsoft Sentinel (basic familiarity)
- Understanding of endpoint security user access control MFA and identity lifecycle.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP ports protocols and firewalls.
- Comfortable with Windows-based systems Active Directory and Office 365 environments.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft certifications (any of the following):
- SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
- MS-500 (Microsoft 365 Security Administration)
- AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer Associate)
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel Splunk).
- Experience working in a regulated environment (healthcare finance etc.).
Soft Skills:
- Analytical and detail-oriented.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stay calm and methodical during incidents.
Working Conditions:
- Occasional on-call availability for security incidents.
- Must adhere to organizational security policies and confidentiality agreements.
Employment Type
Full-Time
