Junior Cybersecurity Analyst: Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a Junior Information Security Analyst to join the SOC and launch a cybersecurity career. You will monitor alerts, assist in incident handling, and support IT security operations under senior guidance.

You'll gain hands-on experience with SIEMs, malware analysis basics, and security documentation, while benefiting from training, mentorship, and a hybrid work model with competitive entry-level compensation in a growing security team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and network fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of security tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus.
• Strong eagerness to learn and develop within the cybersecurity domain.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM tools to detect potential threats.
• Assist in the investigation and triage of security incidents under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Perform initial analysis of malware and phishing attempts.
• Help maintain and update security documentation and procedures.
• Support the implementation of security patches and updates on systems.
• Participate in security awareness initiatives for employees.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Windows OS

Linux OS

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Antivirus

SIEM tools

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a Junior Information Security Analyst to join the SOC and launch a cybersecurity career. You will monitor alerts, assist in incident handling, and support IT security operations under senior guidance.

You'll gain hands-on experience with SIEMs, malware analysis basics, and security documentation, while benefiting from training, mentorship, and a hybrid work model with competitive entry-level compensation in a growing security team.