On-Site Information Security Analyst - Welkom

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Training & development

Paid time off

Stable work environment

Exposure to security domains

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Information Security Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats. The role focuses on analyzing logs, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing countermeasures to safeguard information assets.

The position requires on-site presence in Welkom, Free State, with collaboration across IT and security teams. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of information security experience, familiarity with SIEM, firewalls, and IDS/IPS, and solid knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS/IT/Cybersecurity.
• 2+ years of information security experience.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of network protocols and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Welkom, Free State.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM tools.
• Analyze security logs and alerts to identify potential incidents and threats.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation steps.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assess remediation efforts.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
• Support security awareness training programs for employees.
• Stay updated on current security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with IT staff to implement security best practices across the organization.
• Participate in security audits and compliance activities.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Security frameworks

Network / OS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewall systems

IDS/IPS

Windows

Linux

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Information Security Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats. The role focuses on analyzing logs, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing countermeasures to safeguard information assets.

The position requires on-site presence in Welkom, Free State, with collaboration across IT and security teams. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of information security experience, familiarity with SIEM, firewalls, and IDS/IPS, and solid knowledge of