Cyber Threat Detection Analyst

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Learning & development

Diverse security tech

Collaborative team

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to strengthen its security operations in Richards Bay. You will monitor threats, analyze incidents, and implement protective measures to defend digital assets. This role places you at the frontline of protecting sensitive data within a cutting-edge security environment.

You will work with a skilled team, stay ahead of evolving threats, and contribute to critical security initiatives while advancing your professional development in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis or security operations.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and other security monitoring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools to detect potential security breaches and anomalies.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop remediation plans.
• Implement and maintain security controls and technologies to protect network infrastructure and data.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security weaknesses.
• Develop and update security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity analytics

Security operations

Threat monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or IT

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to strengthen its security operations in Richards Bay. You will monitor threats, analyze incidents, and implement protective measures to defend digital assets. This role places you at the frontline of protecting sensitive data within a cutting-edge security environment.

You will work with a skilled team, stay ahead of evolving threats, and contribute to critical security initiatives while advancing your professional development in cybersecurity.