Information Security Analyst - SIEM Specialist

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24, a growing logistics and supply chain company, is seeking an Information Security Analyst to monitor and analyze security events, configure SIEMs, and support incident response in East London, Eastern Cape.

You will work with Splunk, QRadar or ArcSight, analyze logs from various sources, and collaborate with IT to strengthen security controls.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years' SIEM experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• 2–4 years of information security with focus on SIEM administration and analysis.
• Hands-on with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight.
• Familiarity with various log sources (firewall logs, Windows event logs, web server logs).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or SIEM-specific certs) advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Configure, manage, and optimize SIEM platforms to collect and analyze logs from diverse sources.
• Develop and tune SIEM rules, alerts, and dashboards to detect threats and anomalies.
• Monitor security alerts, perform initial triage and investigation.
• Assist in incident response: scope identification, containment, and documentation.
• Analyze security data to identify trends and weaknesses.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure proper log sources integration.

Kenntnisse

SIEM administration

Log analysis

Threat detection

Incident response

Scripting

Python

PowerShell

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a growing logistics and supply chain company based in East London, Eastern Cape , is seeking an Information Security Analyst with specialized expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. This role is crucial for monitoring security events, analyzing logs, detecting threats, and contributing to incident response activities. You will play a key role in protecting the company's digital assets and ensuring the security of its operations. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your SIEM skills within a supportive team environment in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize SIEM platforms to effectively collect and analyze security logs from various sources.
• Develop and tune SIEM rules, alerts, and dashboards to detect potential security threats and anomalies.
• Monitor security alerts and events, performing initial triage and investigation.
• Assist in incident response activities, including identifying scope, containing threats, and documenting findings.
• Analyze security-related data to identify trends, patterns, and potential security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure proper log sources are integrated into the SIEM.
• Stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and SIEM technologies.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation and procedures.
• Assist in conducting vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Support the implementation of security best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on SIEM administration and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of security principles, common attack vectors, and threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with various log sources (e.g., firewall logs, Windows event logs, web server logs).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SIEM-specific certs, CompTIA Security+) are advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development and training.
• This role provides a chance to work with modern security tools and technologies within a growing company located in East London .
• Join a dedicated team focused on ensuring the security and integrity of our client's information assets.