Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Threat Analyst for our Durban security operations center. You will identify, analyze, and respond to threats affecting the organization and provide actionable intelligence for stronger defenses.

The role requires 2–4 years in cybersecurity, familiarity with SIEM/EDR/SOAR, and scripting skills (Python advantageous). Flexible hours and remote options are offered in a Durban-based posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field.
• 2–4 years of cybersecurity operations or incident response experience.
• Experience with SIEM/EDR/SOAR; understanding of TTPs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM/EDR/SOAR and other sources.
• Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, determine root cause.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and reports for security strategy.
• Conduct threat hunting to proactively identify and neutralize threats.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to contain and eradicate threats.
• Provide recommendations to improve security controls based on threat landscape.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Threat hunting

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join their growing security operations center in Durban . In this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats that could impact the organization. You will leverage advanced tools and techniques to detect sophisticated attacks, investigate security incidents, and provide actionable intelligence to enhance defensive measures. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about cybersecurity to make a significant impact in protecting sensitive data and systems within the vibrant coastal city of Durban .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection tools.
• Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and determine the root cause of breaches.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and reports to inform security strategies.
• Conduct threat hunting exercises to proactively identify and neutralize potential threats.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to contain and eradicate threats effectively.
• Provide recommendations for improving security controls and defensive measures based on threat landscape analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ are a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or incident response.
• Proficiency with security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, SOAR) and an understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Durban , focused on professional development.