Who we are Yoco was founded in 2015 and is a payments provider for over 200,000 self‑employed individuals. We process over US$3 billion annually and have about 350 team members globally. About the security team The security team sits within our rapidly growing Engineering function and is responsible for end‑to‑end security threat and risk identification, protection, detection, response and recovery. Working closely with other engineering teams, we continuously monitor and improve our external and internal systems, apps and APIs. About the role The Intermediate SOC Engineer role is primarily tasked with improving and managing our security monitoring and incident response capabilities to continuously detect, respond and recover to any threats across Yoco’s digital and physical assets. What you will be doing Maintain and improve Yoco’s security detection and response procedures and processes. Assist in the identification of threats for new and existing systems. Provide security monitoring and visibility for our external and internal facing applications. Review and recommend improvements on security incident response, security monitoring, continuous assurance and measurement of continuous improvement. Work closely with third‑party security and auditing firms to monitor and improve security visibility across engineering. Coordinate security detection, response and recovery across the Group. Manage log data for security related events. Perform product security reviews for existing and new features. Ensure identified security risks are remediated in line with internal SLA and industry best practice. Assist in improving the overall information security posture of Yoco Technology Group. About you At least 3 years of full‑time information security experience within a blue‑team function. Knowledge of how to detect offensive security techniques applicable to cloud based and remote environments. Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to guide others through security incidents and communicate next steps. Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, Logz.io, ELK stack, Lucerne QL, etc. Hands‑on experience in incident response and forensic investigation. A keen interest in information security and an understanding of how cybersecurity attack vectors can translate to monetary loss. Willingness to learn fast and leverage automation to increase visibility and decrease resolution time of security risks. EEO Statement We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and ask that you please send your application in English and help us reduce unconscious bias by leaving out your picture, age, address, and other unnecessary information in your CV. A partnership for your wellbeing Need time to switch off? We offer 24 paid leave days annually, plus public holidays. Thinking about long‑term security? We help you build a strong foundation with contributions to medical aid and gap cover. Putting your family first? We provide paid parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents, along with family responsibility leave for unexpected emergencies. Ready to grow your skills? We provide an annual learning budget. Looking for your community? We foster a connected culture where everyone belongs. #J-18808-Ljbffr