Security Operations Support Engineer (JB6054) Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg Salary: Market Related Employment Type: Permanent Overview Our client is a forward‑thinking business committed to staying ahead of cyber threats. The security operations team is technically sharp, tightly run, and quietly proud of the infrastructure they protect. As a Security Operations Support Engineer you’ll keep security tools and data pipelines running reliably day in and day out. You’ll proactively monitor alert pipelines, dive into security tool integrations, and investigate issues before they become incidents. What’s in it for you Exposure to a broad range of security platforms and cloud environments The chance to build automation that has a real operational impact A technically strong, collaborative team that takes craft seriously Scope to grow into more complex incident response and detection engineering Minimum Requirements 2 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC, or IT operations Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls Working knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems Experience with security monitoring, logging, and alerting concepts Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Working knowledge of incident response processes CompTIA Security+, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or GIAC GSEC/GCIH is advantageous Experience with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Elastic Security is advantageous Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is advantageous Key Responsibilities Monitor system performance and alert pipelines to ensure reliability Investigate and resolve issues related to security tools and integrations Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts and escalate when necessary Support and actively participate in incident response activities Develop basic automation and scripts to streamline repetitive operational tasks Collaborate with SOC, IT, and cloud teams to address security gaps Assist with vulnerability management and remediation tracking Maintain and improve technical documentation, runbooks, and processes Contribute to security tool onboarding and integration projects Equal opportunity All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr