Cybersecurity Analyst - SOC

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Advanced training and certifications

Dynamic work environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Security Operations Center (SOC). You will monitor, detect, and respond to security threats to protect critical assets and IT systems.

Work with advanced security tools to maintain a strong security posture. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in cybersecurity, with SIEM/EDR expertise and relevant certifications as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in cybersecurity, SOC experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and EDR.
• Certs like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GSEC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM/IDS/IPS and firewalls to detect threats.
• Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and respond promptly.
• Develop and maintain security monitoring procedures and incident response playbooks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices.

Skills

SIEM proficiency

Threat detection

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

EDR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join their Security Operations Center (SOC) in Polokwane. This critical role involves monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats and incidents to protect the organization's digital assets. You will work with state-of-the-art security tools and technologies to maintain a strong security posture. Join a dedicated team in Polokwane committed to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the integrity and availability of IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) to detect potential threats.
• Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and provide timely and effective response actions.
• Develop and maintain security monitoring procedures and incident response playbooks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools, network security monitoring and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Understanding of common attack vectors, malware analysis, and incident response methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GSEC are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in cybersecurity.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in Polokwane focused on threat mitigation.
• Collaborative team atmosphere with expert cybersecurity professionals and Paid time off?