Cyber Security Administrator
Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
As a Security Administrator at Virgin Active, you will play a key role in safeguarding our digital assets. You will be responsible for the day-to-day security operations, including SIEM and XDR monitoring and analysis, and the security of our cloud, SaaS and productivity platforms.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years in cyber security with strong experience in SIEM and XDR platforms
- Hands-on experience with SIEM and XDR platforms, including alert triage and incident investigation
- Knowledge of SaaS and productivity suite security controls
- Understanding of security tooling and SaaS licensing
- Proven ability to work with Azure Security services
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language like PowerShell
Responsibilities
- Perform daily monitoring, triage and investigation of alerts and incidents
- Ensure security tools and technologies are optimised and functioning correctly
- Administer, monitor and review security controls across SaaS applications
- Manage vulnerability scans and assessments
- Conduct regular security compliance reviews
- Collaborate with various departments to assess and manage security risks
- Provide security oversight for firewall policies and configurations
- Support the secure configuration and continuous assessment of cloud environments
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