Information Security Analyst (Endpoint Security)

Placements24; East London; Presencial; ZAR 350.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development and training

Generous annual leave

Sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA is seeking an Information Security Analyst specializing in Endpoint Security. You will deploy and manage EDR, antivirus, and DLP, monitor threats, and respond to incidents to protect corporate endpoints.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT teams in a modern office environment. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in information security, strong knowledge of Windows/macOS/Linux, and relevant certifications.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in information security, with a focus on endpoint security.
• Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black).
• Familiarity with antivirus, anti-malware, and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.
• Understanding of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and network protocols.
• Experience with security logging and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or vendor-specific endpoint security certifications are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions (e.g., EDR, antivirus, DLP).
• Monitor endpoint security alerts and events for suspicious activity.
• Investigate and respond to endpoint security incidents and threats.
• Perform regular health checks and tuning of endpoint security agents.
• Develop and maintain policies and configurations for endpoint security tools.
• Assist in the development of incident response playbooks for endpoint-related incidents.
• Provide technical support and guidance on endpoint security best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging endpoint threats and security technologies.
• Collaborate with IT support teams to ensure consistent endpoint security across the organization.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives related to endpoint security.

Conocimientos

EDR solutions

Endpoint security

Threat monitoring

Incident response

DLP

OS knowledge

Security logging

Certifications

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Herramientas

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Carbon Black

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a growing international enterprise, is seeking a dedicated Information Security Analyst with a specialization in Endpoint Security. This role is crucial for protecting the company''s endpoints (laptops, desktops, mobile devices) from malware, unauthorized access, and other cyber threats. You will be responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing endpoint security solutions, monitoring for threats, and responding to incidents. This position is office-based, offering a collaborative environment within our client''s operations in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in endpoint security technologies and a proactive approach to threat detection and prevention. You will play a key role in safeguarding the organization''s digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions (e.g., EDR, antivirus, DLP).


• Monitor endpoint security alerts and events for suspicious activity.


• Investigate and respond to endpoint security incidents and threats.


• Perform regular health checks and tuning of endpoint security agents.


• Develop and maintain policies and configurations for endpoint security tools.


• Assist in the development of incident response playbooks for endpoint-related incidents.


• Provide technical support and guidance on endpoint security best practices.


• Stay updated on emerging endpoint threats and security technologies.


• Collaborate with IT support teams to ensure consistent endpoint security across the organization.


• Contribute to security awareness initiatives related to endpoint security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• 2-4 years of experience in information security, with a focus on endpoint security.


• Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black).


• Familiarity with antivirus, anti-malware, and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.


• Understanding of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and network protocols.


• Experience with security logging and analysis.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.


• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or vendor-specific endpoint security certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Medical aid


• Retirement fund


• Performance bonuses


• Professional development and training in the latest security technologies


• Generous annual leave


• Sick leave

Our client provides opportunities for professional development and training in the latest security technologies. The position is based in a modern office in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. Our client cultivates a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.