Junior IT Security Engineer

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Junior IT Security Engineer, reporting into the Information Security Operations (SecOps) Lead and guided by Senior IT Security Engineers, is an entry-level technical role supporting the protection, monitoring, and resilience of Dis-Chem’s technology environments. The role focuses on building foundational cyber security and security operations capability while providing supervised support across security monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint and infrastructure security controls, and incident response activities. The Junior IT Security Engineer contributes to operational security tasks, investigation support, control execution, and documentation, developing the skills required to progress into senior security engineering or specialist roles.

The role operates within a security-critical, regulated retail environment, adhering strictly to information security policies, procedures, and defined escalation paths to protect systems, data, and customer trust.

• Diploma, Degree or Accreditation in Information Technology, or related field
• 1–2 years’ experience in IT operations, security support, or technical roles
• Exposure to security tools, monitoring, or vulnerability management advantageous
• Foundational knowledge of networks, operating systems, and security principles beneficial

Security operations delivery & learning

Provide Level 1–2 security operations support under supervision

Assist with monitoring and triage of security alerts from security tooling and platforms

Support basic incident investigation, evidence collection, and escalation activities

Assist with vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and control validation tasks

Build understanding of end-to-end security dependencies across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and networks

Quality, testing & operational support

Support validation and testing of security controls and configurations

Assist with root-cause analysis of security incidents and recurring vulnerabilities under guidance

Follow security incident, change, and problem management processes consistently

Support security readiness during peak trading and critical business periods

Contribute to continuous improvement of security operational practices

Governance & ways of working

Adhere to information security policies, standards, and operating procedures

Operate strictly within approved controls, segregation-of-duties, and escalation frameworks

Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and security requirements (e.g. data protection, retail security controls)

Maintain accurate security documentation, evidence, and operational records

Escalate security risks, uncertainties, or control concerns promptly to senior security engineers or the SecOps Lead

Ways of working (Agile & squad-based)

Work as part of a Security Operations (SecOps) squad under senior guidance

Participate in planning, coordination, and operational activities as appropriate

Learn through hands-on security operations delivery, coaching, and structured feedback

Operate with discipline, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset

Build security engineering capability while supporting stable, secure business operations

Timely resolution of assigned security incidents, alerts, and service requests

Accuracy and quality of investigation notes, escalation handovers, and documentation

Reduction in repeat security issues caused by configuration or execution errors

Adherence to MTTR targets for Level 1–2 security incidents and alerts

Compliance with security standards, policies, and approved procedures

Accuracy and completeness of security control tasks executed under supervision

Quality of security documentation (runbooks, evidence, findings, updates)

Demonstrated progression in security and technical capability

Effective use of coaching and feedback from senior security engineers

Contributes positively to team culture, engagement, and continuous improvement