This role places you inside a structured, multi-brand enterprise environment where security is operationally embedded not an afterthought.

AVI IT Shared Services supports a large, listed group operating across FMCG, retail, manufacturing, and distribution.

The infrastructure is complex, hybrid, and business critical. Security maturity matters here.

If you have at least 1 year of hands-on Security Operations experience and hold Fortinet NSE4 certification, this role gives you scale, responsibility, and technical depth.

What You Gain

1. Enterprise Security Exposure
   Work across multi-site infrastructure, hybrid cloud, virtualised environments, and integrated business systems.

2. Real Incident Involvement
   Threat monitoring, alert analysis, firewall policy management, vulnerability remediation not just observation.

3. Structured Technical Growth
   Access to senior Security Specialists and exposure to governance frameworks, cloud security, SIEM environments, and security hardening practices.

4. Technology Landscape Includes:

• FortiGate security appliances
• SIEM platforms and monitoring tools
• Windows Server and Active Directory
• VMware / Hyper-V
• Azure / AWS
• Network security protocols and standards

5. Career Stability
   A well-established Shared Services environment with defined processes, governance, and long-term career pathways.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: IT Security Operations Team Lead

Key Areas of Impact:

• Monitor, identify, and respond to security alerts and incidents
• Administer and maintain FortiGate security infrastructure
• Support SOC alerts and investigations
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation actions
• Contribute secure input into infrastructure projects
• Strengthen security posture across network and systems environments

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• At least 1 year’s experience in a Security Operations or Infrastructure Security role
• Hands-on FortiGate administration exposure
• Basic networking knowledge (firewalls, routing, switching concepts)
• Experience working as part of a Security Operations Center (SOC) team

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12/Matric/NQF4

Certifications:

• Fortinet NSE4

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Azure or AWS security controls
• Security frameworks (CIS, ISO27001, PCI environments)

This role suits someone who has moved beyond theory and wants structured, enterprise-level experience without being siloed or limited to basic support functions.

If you are technically curious, disciplined in your approach, and ready to deepen your security capability within a stable environment, this is the next logical step.