Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Junior Software Security Engineer to join our team. We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment, and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Support the team in defensive security Monitoring SIEM, IPS/IDS, UEBA, etc. Responding to Security Incidents Working with the greater security team to secure systems and help alleviate tasks. Learn and apply automation through SOAR technologies The skills we need: Is passionate about technology and security Is curious, always learning, and keeps up to date with the industry Is a team player, an active listener, mentee, and able to communicate well Shows solid reasoning and decision making Possesses the ability to work under pressure Qualifications & Experience: A formal qualification/degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 1-2 years of professional experience or internship in a security or similar role with a combination of certification such as CEH, Security+, Pentest+, CySA+ etc. Working knowledge of Open Source Operating Systems and Applications. Understanding of web technologies, networking, cloud computing and other computer science/engineering principles Understanding of SQL (An understanding of NoSQL is a plus). An understanding of different security systems and their purpose (SIEM, SOC, SOAR, IPS/IDS, IR, DFIR etc.) Basic coding/scripting experience (Python, bash, javascript etc.) Like what you see? If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!! Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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