Cyber Defense Analyst — Hybrid & Growth Focus

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Training and certifications

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join the security operations center in Queenstown. You will monitor networks, detect threats, and respond to incidents using state-of-the-art tools.

The role emphasizes proactive defense and collaboration with IT teams to improve the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity analysis or incident response, a strong grasp of networking, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or threat detection.
• Proficiency with security monitoring tools and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls to detect malicious activity.
• Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine scope, impact, and root cause.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to contain and remediate threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Stay up-to-date with threats, trends, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security enhancements across the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Proactive security mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability assessment tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join the security operations center in Queenstown. You will monitor networks, detect threats, and respond to incidents using state-of-the-art tools.

The role emphasizes proactive defense and collaboration with IT teams to improve the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity analysis or incident response, a strong grasp of networking, and relevant certifications.