Information Security Analyst - Incident Response

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & certifications

Diverse security challenges

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Analyst specialized in Incident Response to join their Upington team. You will detect and analyze security threats, investigate alerts, and coordinate remediation efforts to safeguard critical systems and data in a collaborative environment.

The role requires 2–4 years in information security, hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR/IDS and strong analytical and communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in information security, with focus on incident response or security operations.
• Strong understanding of incident response methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and systems for potential security incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations into suspected security breaches and cyber threats.
• Perform analysis of malware, logs, and other forensic data.
• Coordinate and execute incident response plans to contain and eradicate threats.
• Document incident details, actions taken, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with IT teams and management to implement preventative measures and improve security posture.

Skills

Incident response

SIEM

EDR

Forensic analysis

Threat detection

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

IDS/IPS

Forensic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst specializing in Incident Response to join their team in Upington . This role is vital for detecting, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents to minimize their impact on the organization. You will work with sophisticated security tools, investigate security alerts, and coordinate remediation efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated security professional to contribute to the protection of critical systems and data within a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring the continued security and operational integrity of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and systems for potential security incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations into suspected security breaches and cyber threats.
• Perform analysis of malware, logs, and other forensic data.
• Coordinate and execute incident response plans to contain and eradicate threats.
• Document incident details, actions taken, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with IT teams and management to implement preventative measures and improve security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in information security, with a focus on incident response or security operations.
• Strong understanding of incident response methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and forensic analysis tools.
• Knowledge of common attack vectors and threat landscapes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in incident response.
• Exposure to diverse security challenges and technologies.
• Be part of a dedicated security team focused on protecting organizational assets in Upington .
• Supportive work culture that encourages professional development.