Entry-Level Information Security Analyst with Mentorship

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Training and career development

Mentorship from experienced security

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Soweto to join a growing security team. This entry-to-mid level role supports security operations by monitoring systems, analyzing alerts, and assisting in incident response.

You will contribute to protecting digital assets and ensuring policy compliance. The position offers hands-on experience across security tools, vulnerability assessments, and documentation, with mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, CS, IT, or related field, or entry-level equivalent.
• 1–3 years in IT or information security is advantageous.
• Familiar with cybersecurity concepts, networks, OS, and threats.
• Experience with security tools (SIEM, antivirus, or firewalls) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs and identify potential incidents.
• Assist in investigation and analysis of security events.
• Support deployment and maintenance of security tools.
• Participate in vulnerability scanning under guidance.
• Help develop security documentation and reports.
• Provide basic security awareness training and staff guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related fields

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Antivirus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Soweto to join a growing security team. This entry-to-mid level role supports security operations by monitoring systems, analyzing alerts, and assisting in incident response.

You will contribute to protecting digital assets and ensuring policy compliance. The position offers hands-on experience across security tools, vulnerability assessments, and documentation, with mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities for