Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Opportunities for advanced training &

Certifications in cybersecurity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to join a remote security operations center. You will monitor security systems, investigate incidents in real time, and collaborate with a distributed team to defend assets.

This remote role offers exposure to cutting-edge security technologies and opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field and 2–4 years of experience with SIEM and incident response, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years in cybersecurity, incident response, or security operations.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools and monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of attack vectors and mitigation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events with SIEM and other security tools.
• Investigate incidents, determine scope and impact.
• Perform threat hunting to identify malicious activity.
• Develop incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Recommend security improvements and remediation.
• Contribute to security awareness and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Threat detection mindset

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SIEM tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to join their remote security operations center. This role is essential for defending against cyber threats, monitoring security systems, and responding to incidents in real-time. You will work with cutting-edge security technologies and collaborate with a distributed team of experts to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our client's information assets. This is a remote position offering the opportunity to contribute to a robust cybersecurity program from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and other security tools.
• Investigate and analyze potential security incidents, determining scope and impact.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious activity.
• Develop incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Provide recommendations for security improvements and vulnerability remediation.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or security operations.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools and security monitoring platforms.
• Understanding of common cyber attack vectors and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with network protocols and security concepts.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in cybersecurity.
• A dynamic and engaging work environment focused on innovation.