Cyber Security Analyst - Threat Detection

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Advanced security tools

Training resources

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Analyst specializing in Threat Detection to join a fully remote team. You will identify and respond to cyber threats across the organization’s network and systems, leveraging SIEM, EDR, and threat intel to protect sensitive information.

The role requires 3+ years in cyber security operations, strong analytical skills, and experience with log analysis and forensics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of cyber security operations, threat analysis, or incident response.
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and threat intel feeds.
• Strong understanding of attack vectors, malware behavior and network protocols.
• Experience with log analysis and forensic investigations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR sources.
• Analyze threats to determine nature, scope and impact.
• Investigate security incidents and produce detailed reports.
• Develop and tune detection rules and analytics to improve threat identification.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, attack vectors and defensive techniques.
• Collaborate with incident response to coordinate containment and eradication.

Skills

Threat detection

Threat hunting

SIEM

Incident response

Log analysis

Malware analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

EDR tools (CrowdStrike, etc.)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Analyst specializing in Threat Detection to join their remote team. This critical role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats across the organization's network and systems. You will be at the forefront of defending against sophisticated attacks, utilizing advanced tools and techniques to protect sensitive information. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated analyst to contribute to a robust security program in a fully remote environment, collaborating with a distributed team of security professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR systems.
• Analyze detected threats to determine their nature, scope, and potential impact.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into security incidents and provide detailed reports.
• Develop and tune detection rules and analytics to improve threat identification capabilities.
• Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and defensive techniques.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to coordinate containment and eradication efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in cyber security operations, threat analysis, or incident response.
• Proficiency with security monitoring tools, such as SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and threat intelligence feeds.
• Strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware behavior, and network protocols.
• Experience with log analysis and forensic investigation techniques.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills for effective threat hunting in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing excellent flexibility.
• Access to advanced security tools and training resources.
• Opportunities for career growth within the cybersecurity field.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team environment.