Cyber Detection Engineer | Digital Threat Hunter
Executive Placements · Bo-Kaap, Western Cape
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- Hunt down threats before they become incidents
- Build and fine-tune detection rules that catch attackers in the act
- Investigate suspicious activity across cloud, networks, endpoints, and applications
- Improve security monitoring, response processes, and defensive capabilities
- Analyse logs and telemetry to uncover hidden risks
- Partner with security and engineering teams to strengthen the organisation's cybersecurity posture
Job Experience and Skills Required
- Experience in Detection Engineering, SOC, Threat Hunting, or Cyber Security Operations
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or Elastic
- Knowledge of attack techniques, adversary behaviour, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Experience investigating security incidents and analysing security events
- Scripting or automation skills with Python, PowerShell, or similar
- Understanding of cloud security across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments
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