Information Security Analyst - Remote

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to join their fully remote cybersecurity team. This role is vital for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats that could impact the organization's assets.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a robust security posture in a distributed work environment, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in information security, preferably in a SOC environment.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK) and EDR solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common vulnerabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and system logs for suspicious activity using SIEM and detection tools.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement remediation measures.
• Assist in developing and executing incident response plans and procedures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and best practices in cybersecurity.
• Contribute to security awareness training and guidance to end-users.

Skills

SIEM tools

EDR solutions

Splunk

ELK Stack

Networking

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

Splunk

ELK Stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to join their fully remote cybersecurity team. This role is vital for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats that could impact the organization's assets. You will play a key part in protecting against cyber-attacks by utilizing advanced security tools and techniques. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a robust security posture in a distributed work environment, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and system logs for suspicious activities using SIEM and other detection tools.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement timely remediation measures.
• Assist in developing and executing incident response plans and procedures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and prioritize security weaknesses.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, attack vectors, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Contribute to security awareness training and provide guidance to end-users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an information security role, preferably in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common security vulnerabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering excellent flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on shared security goals.