Khipu Networks has a vacant post for a Junior SOC Analyst [x2 Posts]

Khipu Networks is currently seeking two motivated, innovative, and dedicated Junior SOC Analysts to join our 24×7 SOC team in Cape Town or Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to ensure the growth and development of our Cybersecurity Services Team.

Closing date: 31 October 2024
Location: Port Elizabeth / Cape Town

The Role

Are you interested in furthering your career in the cybersecurity industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be part of a Global SOC team, working with both mainstream manufacturers and niche players. Each day offers a new challenge and learning opportunity. In return we offer, development, training all within a modern technical working environment. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your career within information and cybersecurity career. It could be required from the position to join a 24×7 shift pattern, working shifts and/or be on standby when required.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of a Junior SOC Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing towards Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the SOC team and use cases for monitoring and handling different types of security events
• Threat intelligence gathering to ensure detection methods are effective against current threats

• Monitoring alert queues, responding to security alerts and incidents.
• Contributing towards the vulnerability management process and ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within SLA
• Ensure that vulnerability management tools are deployed appropriately, that results are accurate and remediation activities appropriately prioritised

• Manage and configure security toolsets to ensure optimal use and coverage 
• Manage cybersecurity incidents through to resolution
• Work with both internal and external partners to investigate, remediate, and clean up after security incidents
• Prepare detailed intelligence reports, providing information on findings, status and progress of investigations, as well as vulnerability and risk factors
• Help drive forward good conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

Demonstrable Experienced Required

• Experience of working in a SOC / CSIRT or equivalent
• Thorough OS knowledge across Windows and Linux
• Adequate networking experience
• Dealing with third parties and instructing them on findings

• Incident Management and escalation process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience implementing leading best practice procedures
• Experience of working as part of a global team, both internally and via 3rd parties
• Understanding of malware capabilities, attack vectors, propagation and impact.

• Preferred technology experience: XDR/EDR, Automation, SIEM, IDS/IPS
• Good understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001
• Knowledge of system administration, scripting and operating system hardening techniques
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess cyber risks and develop effective mitigation plans

​The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Junior SOC Analyst:

• Detail-oriented, process-oriented and thorough
• Flexible and open to change and dynamic responsibilities 
• Excellent IT literacy (hardware and software), a passion and curiosity for IT and cybersecurity topics, and the desire to learn and build their career with us

• Excellent problem-solving abilities; analysing issues, determining root cause, determining sustainable solutions etc.
• Self-starter who meets deadlines without intensive supervision, but also able to follow written instructions and procedures

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Khipu Networks is currently seeking two motivated, innovative, and dedicated Junior SOC Analysts to join our 24×7 SOC team in Cape Town or Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to ensure the growth and development of our Cybersecurity Services Team. Closing date: 31 October 2024Location: Port Elizabeth / Cape Town The Role Are you interested in furthering your …

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