Senior Telecom Security Analyst - Hybrid Role & Growth

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Telecoms Security Analyst to safeguard telecommunications networks in a hybrid Randburg, Gauteng role. The candidate will assess risks, implement security measures, and respond to incidents while collaborating with on-site and remote teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity focused on telecom networks, with CISSP/CEH/GIAC certifications being highly desirable. This role supports national operations with flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience focused on telecommunications networks.
• Experience with security assessment tools and techniques.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network and systems for security breaches and intrusions, and respond to incidents promptly.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Design and deploy security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
• Perform security audits and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of system design and operation.
• Investigate security breaches and perform forensic analysis when necessary.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of incident response plans.

Skills

Network security

Incident response

Security logs analysis

Communication & reporting

Education

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

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Security assessment tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Telecoms Security Analyst to safeguard telecommunications networks in a hybrid Randburg, Gauteng role. The candidate will assess risks, implement security measures, and respond to incidents while collaborating with on-site and remote teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity focused on telecom networks, with CISSP/CEH/GIAC certifications being highly desirable. This role supports national operations with flexible hybrid work arrangements.