Associate Messaging Security Analyst - Threat Protection

Mimecast; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mimecast is seeking an Associate Messaging Security Analyst in Johannesburg. This role involves shift rotation to enhance global coverage, investigating security threats, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in IT focused on cybersecurity and strong communication skills. Join us to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute meaningfully to our security initiatives while enjoying a dynamic, hybrid work environment that promotes balance and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Formal and on-the-job learning opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Background in information technology with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Experience working with or classifying large data sets.
• Excellent time management and ability to self-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of the current threat landscape and trends.
• Collaborate with team members to investigate threats and improve detection efficacy.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data Analysis

Time Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Associate Messaging Security Analyst – Threat Protection

The Role

In this role, analysts will participate in a shift rotation, which includes working either the morning shift (~8 AM to ~5PM) or the evening shift (~ 2PM to ~10 PM). The shift rotation enhances global coverage and fosters collaboration with team members across different time zones.

Why Join Our Team?

What you will do :

• Maintain awareness of the current threat landscape and trends.
• Collaborate with team members both in-office and remotely to investigate threats and improve detection efficacy.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with Operations teams to improve Mimecast’s security posture.

What we are looking :

• A background in information technology with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Experience working with or classifying large data sets.
• Excellent time management and ability to self-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to collaborate effectively both in-office and remotely; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and share knowledge with others.

What We Bring :

Join our Threat Protection team to accelerate your career journey, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

Our Hybrid Model : We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person :

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

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Security Analyst • Johannesburg, South Africa