Incident Response Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training in digital forensics and IR

Dynamic team environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Incident Response Specialist to join our security team in Upington. You will lead the end-to-end response to security breaches, perform forensic investigations, and drive containment and recovery actions to protect systems and data.

The role requires 2–4 years in incident response or digital forensics, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong analytical and communication skills to work with IT, legal, and communications teams during critical events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• 2–4 years of incident response, digital forensics, or related cybersecurity experience.
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end incident response process for security breaches and cyber-attacks.
• Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents, including forensic analysis of compromised systems.
• Develop and execute containment, eradication, and recovery strategies for security incidents.
• Monitor security systems and alerts for potential threats and anomalies.
• Document all incident response activities, findings, and recommendations for post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and communications teams during critical security events.

Skills

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Data/log analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Tools

Forensic analysis software

IR tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and responsive Incident Response Specialist to join their dedicated security team in Upington . This role is critical for managing and mitigating the impact of security incidents, ensuring swift and effective resolution to protect the organization’s systems and data. You will be responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to security breaches, coordinating efforts with various internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a proven track record in incident handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end incident response process for security breaches and cyber-attacks.
• Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents, including forensic analysis of compromised systems.
• Develop and execute containment, eradication, and recovery strategies for security incidents.
• Monitor security systems and alerts for potential threats and anomalies.
• Document all incident response activities, findings, and recommendations for post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and communications teams during critical security events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, or a related cybersecurity field.
• Proficiency with incident response tools and techniques, including forensic analysis software.
• Strong understanding of network security, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data and logs to identify indicators of compromise.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training in digital forensics and incident response .
• A dynamic team environment focused on proactive defense and rapid response in Upington .
• Exposure to diverse and challenging security incidents.
• Career advancement opportunities within the cybersecurity field.