SOC Information Security Analyst Growth & Training

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Information Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team in Paarl. You will defend the organization against cyber threats by monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and responding to events in real-time, using cutting-edge security tools to analyze threats and mitigate risks.

The role emphasizes maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of company systems and data, with opportunities to contribute to playbooks, vulnerability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, cybersecurity or related field.
• 1–3 years of information security experience, SOC preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other tools.
• Investigate security incidents, perform initial triage, escalate if needed.
• Analyze threat intelligence to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning and reporting.
• Maintain documentation of security incidents and investigations.

Skills

SIEM

Threat analysis

Incident response

Documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Information Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team in Paarl. You will defend the organization against cyber threats by monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and responding to events in real-time, using cutting-edge security tools to analyze threats and mitigate risks.

The role emphasizes maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of company systems and data, with opportunities to contribute to playbooks, vulnerability