Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst - Hybrid, Incident Response

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst for a forward-thinking aviation technology firm in Soweto, Gauteng. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to protect critical aviation IT/OT systems from cyber threats.

You will monitor security alerts, conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to incidents, while developing security policies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, OS (Windows/Linux), and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM/IDS/IPS to detect threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on IT/OT systems.
• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents including containment and recovery.
• Develop security policies, procedures, and best practices for aviation.
• Stay current with threats, mitigations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering to integrate security in design and lifecycle.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend controls.
• Assist in security awareness training and document incident plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst for a forward-thinking aviation technology firm in Soweto, Gauteng. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to protect critical aviation IT/OT systems from cyber threats.

You will monitor security alerts, conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to incidents, while developing security policies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.