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Cybersecurity Engineer (SOC Incident Response)

Cybersecurity Engineer (SOC Incident Response)

Network1 • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
3 days ago
Job description

Join a high-performance environment where your expertise in cybersecurity operations makes a real impact. This opportunity is perfect for a driven Security Engineer who thrives on solving complex threats working across multiple environments and advancing their skills in a fast-paced security-first setting.



This opportunity offers the chance to work within a dynamic multi-client environment supporting advanced security operations. You will be part of a collaborative technical team focused on protecting enterprise systems through proactive monitoring incident response and continuous improvement of security processes. The role is highly hands-on and gives you exposure to modern security technologies cloud environments and enterprise security frameworks. You will play a key role in identifying analysing and mitigating threats while contributing to operational excellence and robust security posture across client infrastructures. If you are passionate about cybersecurity enjoy working in a structured yet fast-paced environment and want to deepen your expertise across security operations and threat response this role offers strong growth and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor analyse and investigate security alerts logs and network traffic for suspicious or malicious activity
  • Respond to and manage security incidents including containment remediation and post-incident reporting
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments threat analysis and risk reviews across systems and environments
  • Maintain accurate documentation including incident reports playbooks and security procedures
  • Support and optimise security tools and platforms across endpoint cloud and network environments
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to improve security controls and processes

Job Experience and Skills Required:

  • Relevant IT or Cybersecurity qualification
  • 35 years experience in Security Operations SOC or Incident Response
  • Proven experience with vulnerability management threat detection and remediation
  • Experience working in an MSP or multi-client environment is highly advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft security stack (Microsoft 365 Azure Entra ID Purview)
  • Experience with security tools such as CrowdStrike SIEM platforms or similar technologies
  • Solid understanding of network security identity security and Zero Trust principles
  • Ability to investigate alerts analyse threats and drive incidents to resolution
  • Strong documentation reporting and communication skills

Non-negotiables:

  • Must be based in or able to work in the Stellenbosch / Cape Town area
  • Ability to work structured shift hours (afternoon to late evening schedule)
  • Clear criminal record and strong professional communication skills


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Caitlin Ferley
Recruitment Consultant
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
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Cybersecurity Engineer (SOC Incident Response) • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa