Graduate Trainee Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Certifications

Mentorship

Remote-first

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Trainee Cybersecurity Analysts to join their expanding security operations center in a fully remote role. You will gain hands-on experience monitoring security systems, analyzing threats, and responding to incidents alongside seasoned cybersecurity professionals.

This remote-first program offers comprehensive training and certifications, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to real-world cyber challenges with clear growth pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, and threats.
• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive learner with interest in latest cybersecurity trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and system logs for suspicious activity.
• Assist in investigation and analysis of security incidents.
• Learn to use security tools for threat detection and prevention.
• Contribute to policies and procedures development.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and testing exercises.
• Provide support for security awareness training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / CS / IT

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking motivated Graduate Trainee Cybersecurity Analysts to join their expanding security operations center on a fully remote basis. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates passionate about protecting digital assets and combating cyber threats. You will work alongside seasoned cybersecurity professionals, gaining hands‑on experience in monitoring security systems, analyzing threats, and responding to incidents. This role is crucial in safeguarding our client's information assets and requires a keen, analytical mind committed to staying ahead of evolving cyber risks in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and system logs for suspicious activities and potential breaches.
• Assist in the investigation and analysis of security incidents and threats.
• Learn to use various security tools and technologies for threat detection and prevention.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies and procedures.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises.
• Provide support for security awareness training for employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, and common threats.
• Familiarity with security concepts such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn about the latest cybersecurity trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a remote cybersecurity role.
• Comprehensive training and certifications in leading cybersecurity technologies.
• Exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges and incident response.
• Mentorship from industry-leading cybersecurity experts.
• Flexible and dynamic remote work environment with opportunities for growth.