Incident Response Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health and retirement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Incident Response Specialist to join its security operations team. You will manage the full lifecycle of incidents from detection to recovery, ensuring quick containment and minimal impact on operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS or related field and at least 3 years in incident response or digital forensics, with hands-on tooling, strong threat knowledge, and collaborative skills in a demanding environment in Upington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• At least 3 years of incident response, digital forensics, or related security experience.
• Hands-on experience with incident response tools and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Ability to analyze network traffic, logs and malware samples.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents in real-time following procedures.
• Perform forensic analysis to determine root cause and scope.
• Contain threats and implement remediation plans.
• Document incident details and lessons learned for post-incident reviews.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners during investigations.

Skills

Incident response

Forensics

Network analysis

Threat intelligence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

Digital forensics tools

Malware analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Incident Response Specialist to join their security operations team in Upington . This role is essential for managing and mitigating security incidents, minimizing their impact, and restoring normal operations efficiently. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of incident response, from detection and analysis to containment and recovery. This is a critical position that requires quick thinking, technical expertise, and a calm demeanor under pressure, contributing to the overall resilience and security of the organization's digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents in real-time, adhering to established procedures.
• Perform forensic analysis of security breaches to determine the root cause and scope.
• Contain security threats and execute remediation plans to prevent further damage.
• Document all incident details, actions taken, and lessons learned for post-incident reviews.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners during incident investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, or a related security role.
• Hands-on experience with incident response tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Proficiency in analyzing network traffic, system logs, and malware samples.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications in incident response.
• A collaborative and challenging work environment in Upington .