Cyber Security Analyst - SOC

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Hands-on with cutting-edge security

Professional development resources

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Cyber Security Analyst to join its SOC team on a fully remote basis. You will monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and respond in real time to protect networks and systems in a distributed environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in a SOC, strong analytical skills, knowledge of networking, and familiarity with SIEM tools such as Splunk or QRadar. This role offers hands-on growth opportunities within a fast-paced cybersecurity setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a SOC or similar cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with common security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) is a plus.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM/IDS/IPS.
• Investigate potential incidents, gather evidence, and perform initial analysis.
• Respond to incidents per playbooks and escalate as needed.
• Contribute to SOC procedures and incident response playbooks.
• Conduct threat hunting to identify and neutralize threats.
• Prepare reports on security events, trends, and responses.

Skills

SOC experience

Analytical skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Networking basics

Education

Bachelors in Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Cyber Security Analyst to join their Security Operations Center (SOC) team, operating remotely. This role is vital in continuously monitoring and defending the organization's network and systems against cyber threats. You will be responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents in real-time. The ideal candidate is vigilant, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a passion for cybersecurity. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a distributed team to maintain a robust security posture. This position offers an excellent entry point into a fast-paced cybersecurity environment for a dedicated professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools, including SIEM and IDS/IPS.
• Investigate potential security incidents, gathering evidence and performing initial analysis.
• Respond to security incidents according to defined playbooks and escal as necessary.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC procedures and incident response playbooks.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and neutralize emerging threats.
• Prepare reports on security events, trends, and incident response activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a security operations center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with common security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) is a plus.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for hands-on experience with cutting-edge security technologies.
• Access to professional development resources and training programs.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on continuous learning.