Cybersecurity & Incident Response Analyst

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks an Information Security Analyst to join a proactive IT team. You will monitor security posture, analyze alerts, and assist incident response to protect critical assets.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in information security or IT with a security focus; you’ll work with monitoring tools, run vulnerability scans, and help update security policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in information security or IT support role with a security focus.
• Familiarity with security concepts, threat detection, and incident response.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and basic understanding of network security principles.
• Ability to analyze data and identify security anomalies.
• Good communication and collaboration skills within an IT team in Klerksdorp.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and network infrastructure for potential threats and breaches.
• Analyze security alerts and logs to identify and investigate suspicious activities.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security tools and technologies.
• Support incident response activities, including documentation and initial containment measures.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and contribute to remediation efforts.
• Help maintain security policies and ensure user compliance with security best practices.

Skills

Security concepts

Threat detection

Incident response

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Security monitoring tools

Network security tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks an Information Security Analyst to join a proactive IT team. You will monitor security posture, analyze alerts, and assist incident response to protect critical assets.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in information security or IT with a security focus; you’ll work with monitoring tools, run vulnerability scans, and help update security policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.