WHY CATALISTO

Catalisto helps organizations access unconventional solutions to their biggest security problems. We provide cybersecurity sourcing, research, testing and capacity development services to operators, companies, service providers and governments across the globe. We efficiently navigate the growing tsunami of security innovation and identify the technology solutions, talent and strategies that keep their people and assets safe from digital threats.

With decades of experience, we understand the severity of the threat’s businesses are facing. More importantly, we know what it takes to stop them. This first-hand knowledge and training give our security engineers a unique perspective, enabling us to deliver the insight needed to make organizations more secure. We serve clients in various industries and backgrounds including Financial Services, Fortune 500 Corporations and Government and development clients.  

YOUR ROLE

As a Security Operations Center Intern/ Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents and threats. You will work with experienced professionals to ensure the security and integrity of our clients' systems and data. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.

This position requires a motivated fast learner, who is able to work within key vulnerability and security information event management functions to identify, analyze, and remediate potential threats to the environment. The candidate will require security industry knowledge that evolves with current and emerging vulnerabilities and threats, as well as an ongoing understanding of key business and technological processes.

In this role you will perform key client-facing managed security services activities including identification of assets, scanning for infrastructure and application vulnerabilities, security penetration testing, and security monitoring. In addition, you will perform investigations and perform analyses of events in order to identify internal and external threats to the environment.

You will collaborate on an ongoing basis with clients’ key contacts and stakeholders to support detection, triage, incident analysis, containment, remediation and reporting of vulnerabilities, events, and escalated incidents while coordinating business priorities, emerging and actual threats and best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the clients information assets.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Incident Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor security alerts and incidents, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. Analyze security incidents and take appropriate actions.

• SIEM and Threat Detection: Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to analyze logs and events for signs of potential security incidents.

• Vulnerability Management: Identify and report vulnerabilities in client systems. Contribute to tracking and remediation efforts.

• Threat Intelligence: Stay updated with the latest threat intelligence and emerging cybersecurity trends. Apply this knowledge to enhance security measures.

• Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts as necessary.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, procedures, and best practices.

• Security Tools: Become proficient in the use of various security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the SOC team, as well as other departments within the company, to ensure a coordinated and effective response to security incidents.

• Professional Development: Stay updated on industry trends and security best practices to continually improve your skills and knowledge.

   

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience working in an IT security environment

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and (work) experience

• Willing to work shift work

• Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, Linux) and network fundamentals.

• Proficient programming skills and solution engineering skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and a willingness to learn from experienced professionals.

• Trustworthiness and integrity

• Ability to take decisive action based on available information in a timely manner

ROLE TYPE

This position will be an internship position, based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa. 

WORKING MODEL

This position will work in the Rosebank office (not remote working).

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume to careers@catalisto.com