Hybrid Cybersecurity Analyst – SIEM & Incident Response

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor security events, investigate incidents, and strengthen defenses across networks and data. You will work within a security team to detect threats, perform risk assessments, and implement protective measures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years of cybersecurity experience. A hybrid work model and opportunities for certifications are offered to grow your expertise and career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or related security role.
• Knowledge of network security, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar).
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools and pen-testing methodologies.
• Certs such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM/IDS/IPS to detect incidents.
• Investigate breaches, analyze root causes, implement remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and pen testing to identify weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and awareness programs.
• Implement and manage security technologies including firewalls, EPP, and encryption.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Security incident response

Proactive risk identification

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Penetration testing tools

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor security events, investigate incidents, and strengthen defenses across networks and data. You will work within a security team to detect threats, perform risk assessments, and implement protective measures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years of cybersecurity experience. A hybrid work model and opportunities for certifications are offered to grow your expertise and career.