Cyber Threat Analyst - On-Site Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 500.000 - 700.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Training and development opportunities

Stable Bloemfontein location

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is assisting a prominent financial institution in Bloemfontein, seeking a Cybersecurity Threat Analyst for its Security Operations Center. You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and deliver timely threat analysis to defend against cyber threats in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires 2–4 years in security operations, strong SIEM/EDR experience, and familiarity with threat intelligence.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or incident response.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and Windows/Linux.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and EDR solutions.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills; able to work under pressure.
• Relevant certifications like Security+, CySA+, or GIAC are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor SIEM/IDS/IPS/EDR for security events and potential threats.
• Analyze alerts to identify malicious activity, determine incident scope, and prioritize responses.
• Investigate security incidents, gathering evidence, documenting findings, and collaborating with IR teams.
• Utilize threat intel feeds to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the organization.
• Develop and refine threat detection rules and use cases within security monitoring tools.
• Conduct research on new attack vectors, malware, and adversary TTPs.
• Prepare regular reports on threat landscape, incident trends, and security posture for management.
• Contribute to the improvement of security monitoring and incident response processes.
• Participate in security tabletop exercises and simulations.

Conocimientos

Threat analysis

SIEM tools

EDR solutions

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Analytical skills

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Herramientas

Splunk

QRadar

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is assisting a prominent financial institution in Bloemfontein, seeking a Cybersecurity Threat Analyst for its Security Operations Center. You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and deliver timely threat analysis to defend against cyber threats in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires 2–4 years in security operations, strong SIEM/EDR experience, and familiarity with threat intelligence.