Endpoint Security Specialist

Our client is seeking a dedicated Endpoint Security Specialist to manage and enhance the security of all end-user devices within their organization, based in Polokwane. This role is critical for deploying, configuring, and maintaining endpoint security solutions such as antivirus, EDR, and host-based firewalls. You will be responsible for monitoring endpoint threats, responding to incidents involving compromised devices, and ensuring that all endpoints adhere to corporate security policies.

This position offers a challenging opportunity to protect critical assets at the user level in the Limpopo region.

• Deploy, manage, and optimize endpoint security solutions including next-generation antivirus (NGAV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
• Monitor endpoint activity for malicious behavior, investigate security alerts, and perform incident response for endpoint-related threats.
• Develop and enforce security policies for endpoint devices, including mobile devices and laptops.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and patch management for all endpoint systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users on endpoint security best practices.
• Stay updated on the latest threats and vulnerabilities affecting endpoint devices and recommend appropriate countermeasures.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience specifically focused on endpoint security management.
• Hands-on experience with EDR solutions (e.g., Crowd Strike, Sentinel One, Carbon Black) and enterprise antivirus software.
• Strong understanding of operating system security (Windows, macOS, Linux) and common malware techniques.
• Experience with scripting or automation for endpoint management tasks is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for diagnosing endpoint security issues in Polokwane.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Access to training and development opportunities to enhance cybersecurity skills.
• Exposure to a variety of endpoint security technologies and challenges.
• A stable and supportive work environment within the Limpopo province.