Ethnos Cyber Limited, As the preferred cybersecurity solutions provider in Africa, the success of Ethnos Cyber hinges, to a huge extent, on the dedication and quality of our employees. We have an array of varied, flexible, challenging, and rewarding career choices. We are committed to maintaining a stimulating workplace where all employees develop their talents and skills to help protect our customer’s data assets and align IT with business objectives. Our mission is simple: We listen, we design, we execute. If you are creative, energetic, and a team player and want to play a key role in positioning our brand at the forefront of the industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description
- We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cyber Defense Engineer to strengthen our organization's security posture by designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced defense mechanisms against cyber threats.
- The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security infrastructure, threat detection systems, and incident response processes.
- This role focuses on engineering robust security solutions, automating threat mitigation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to proactively defend against evolving cyber threats.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to customers for PAM, IAM, AppSec, Imperva WAF/DAM, Fortinet EDR, and Foglightsolutions.
- Design, implement, and configure security solutions based on customer requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve security incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver tailored security strategies.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Develop documentation, reports, and security policies for customers’ environments.
- Provide training and guidance to customers on the effective use of security tools and best practices.
- Stay updated with emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends to enhance security posture continuously.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- 3-5 years of experience in information security engineering, with a focus on PAM, IAM, and AppSec solutions.
- Experience deploying and managing Imperva WAF/DAM, Fortinet EDR, and other endpoint security tools.
- Familiarity with Foglight monitoring solutions and database/application performance management.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Imperva Certified Specialist, Fortinet NSE, etc.).Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in PAM (Privileged Access Management) and IAM (Identity and Access Management) solutions.
- Strong understanding of Application Security (AppSec) practices and methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM).
- Expertise in Fortinet Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
- Working knowledge of Foglight for monitoring and performance management.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Excellent communication and client management skills to support and advise customers effectively.
- Ability to design, implement, and maintain security solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and OWASP
- Fortinet NSE, Security+, ISC2 CC, and any other Presales certificate are advantageous.
Method of Application
Signup to view application details.
Signup Now
