Security Solutions Architect - Cape Town, South Africa - Redherd
Description
Our client is a South African based security vendor with a global reach and customers in the highest spheres of technology and innovation.
They provide real-time reporting on adversaries interacting with your networks or snooping around your infrastructure, allowing you to identify and defend against attacks.
They are extremely vested in the global security community and contribute to the open-source community extensively.Our client is looking for a
Security
Solutions
Architect to leverage their expertise in understanding corporate vulnerabilities.
In this role, the Security Solutions Architect will collaborate closely with a Customer Success Manager to devise and propose innovative security strategies tailored to diverse customer environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- In this position, you will serve as a
technical
advisor, offering guidance on various security solutions to customers.
Your role will involve providing technical support to address challenges and inquiries related to the
-
deployment of
-
security
tools within customer infrastructure.
A comprehensive understanding of both
-
offensive and
-
defensive
security concepts will be essential to effectively employ these solutions.
This role calls for creative thinking in terms of positioning and implementing security products, making it ideal for individuals with a strong grasp of concepts and a penchant for innovative solutions.
Part of your responsibilities will include-
identifying and
-
proposing
enhancements for existing security setups.
Engaging in
-
remote
sessions with customers to understand their requirements, address technical questions, and deliver presentations and product demonstrations is a key aspect of the role.
- You will also be responsible for identifying and evaluating opportunities to enhance the features of security solutions.
Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated practical expertise in the field of
IT
Security.A track record of working in
-
customer
-
facing
roles and the confidence to deliver technical presentations.
Extensive experience and comprehension of prevailing
-
security
trends and the landscape of threats.
Familiarity with
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Network
Security
tools, including
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IDS/
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IPS,
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Firewalls, and
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Asset
management, as well as proficiency in
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Nmap.Profound knowledge of network technologies, covering
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DNS,
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DHCP,
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IPv4,
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TLS,
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Subnetting,
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Traffic
flows,
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TCP/
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UDP.Practical experience in real-world
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Incident
Response and the analysis of alerts.
A comprehensive grasp of
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Deception
Technologies.Proficiency in devising deception solutions while considering the perspective of potential attackers.
Hands-on experience in
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penetration
testing and
-
managing
vulnerabilities.Familiarity with managing infrastructure on major
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Cloud providers like
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AWS,
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GCP, and
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Azure.Expertise in
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enterprise
security
infrastructure, encompassing
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SOAR/
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SIEMs,
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Firewalls, and
-
more.Intermediate-level
-
scripting
skills in languages such as
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Bash,
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Python, and
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Powershell.Exceptional English communication abilities.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
- **Effective
communication** skills for both technical and non-technical interactions across all organizational levels.
Perks:
- Flexible working hours.
Investment in your education.
Research Time.
Extended maternity/paternity leave.
Full Medical Aid coverage including gap cover.
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