Cyber Security Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development

Security tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Cyber Security Analyst to join their Welkom-based team in a hybrid role. You will monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and strengthen defenses to protect digital assets and ensure business continuity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years in a SOC or similar setting, with SIEM and forensics familiarity. A hybrid work model is offered with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• 2+ years in SOC or similar role.
• Familiarity with SIEM, network protocols and attack vectors.
• Understanding of incident response methodologies and forensic principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events in real-time from SIEM, IDS/IPS and endpoint protection.
• Investigate potential security incidents and analyze malware as needed.
• Respond to and manage security incidents with containment strategies.
• Help develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Conduct threat intelligence gathering to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Contribute to improving security monitoring capabilities and alert tuning.

Skills

SOC operations

Incident response

Threat analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant Cyber Security Analyst to join their growing team in Welkom . This role is critical for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats that could impact the organization's operations and data. You will be responsible for analyzing security alerts, investigating potential breaches, and implementing measures to strengthen our defenses. This hybrid position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the security posture of a company that prioritizes protecting its digital assets and ensuring business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection) in real-time.
• Investigate potential security incidents, analyze malware, and perform forensic analysis as needed.
• Respond to and manage security incidents, providing timely updates and implementing containment strategies.
• Assist in the development and refinement of security incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Conduct regular threat intelligence gathering and analysis to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities and alert tuning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a cybersecurity operations center (SOC) or similar role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, network protocols, and common attack vectors.
• Understanding of incident response methodologies and forensic principles.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
• Professional development opportunities and support for relevant training in Welkom .