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General Security Engineer

General Security Engineer

Zensar TechnologiesWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
6 days ago
Job description

Job title : General Security Engineer

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 01, 2025

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Job Title : General Security Engineer

  • Location : Johannesburg (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
  • Contract Duration : 6 Months initially but may get extended
  • Minimum Exp : 5 years

    • Job Overview :

    We are seeking a skilled General Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, email security, and forwarding proxy solutions, along with a solid understanding of general security engineering principles.

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Implement, configure, and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across enterprise environments.
  • Monitor and enhance email security systems to prevent phishing, spam, and malware threats.
  • Support and maintain forwarding proxy solutions to ensure secure web access and traffic filtering.
  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
  • Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Stay updated with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies.

    • Required Skills & Experience :

  • Proven experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
  • Strong understanding of email security protocols and tools.
  • Experience with forwarding proxy solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Blue Coat, etc.).
  • General knowledge of security engineering principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with incident response and threat analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Ability to work independently and in a hybrid team environment.

    • Preferred Certification :

  • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified : Security Operations Analyst Associate, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP.
  • Experience in enterprise-level security environments.
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