Role: Senior Security Engineer (Microsoft)
Department: Cyber Security (Service Delivery & Professional Services)
Jobholder: TBD
Reports to:Service Delivery Manager

Basic Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible to ensure the implementation, management and monitoring of Microsoft Security Technologies are addressed.

Summary of the job:

  • Implementation and support of Microsoft Security solutions
  • Report possible threats or software issues
  • Understand software, hardware and internet needs while adjusting them according to our business environment
  • Develop best practices and security standards for the organization
  • Test company software, firmware, and firewalls
  • Implement and maintain security technologies
  • Assist fellow employees with cybersecurity, software, hardware, or IT needs
  • Servicing and Support to Clients
  • Technical Support related to Security Technologies
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Monthly SLA reporting
  • Remote support where necessary
  • Standby duties
  • Other tasks and technology support when needed from time to time within reason.

The Jobholder will need to be strong in the following:

  • Cloud Security skills
  • Azure Cloud skills
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Microsoft technology stack skills including Active Directory
  • Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions
  • System Administration skills
  • Report Preparation and Presentation
  • IT Technical Skills
  • Reading and writing skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft and other security technologies

The following qualifications and certifications will be preferred:

  • Minimum Grade 12 with I.T. related degree or related qualification from a tertiary institution preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience in Information Technology/Security (Implementation and support of Microsoft products preferred)
  • Microsoft 365 Security Administration Certification
  • Microsoft Azure Security Certification
  • Security+ Certification
  • ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification

Closing Date

31 December 2021

Your application must include:

An updated CV, motivational letter and relevant certificates.