Information Security Analyst - SOC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowances

Health insurance

Pension fund

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their SOC in Bloemfontein. You will monitor alerts, investigate threats, and respond to incidents to protect critical assets.

The role offers exposure to SIEM tools, threat intel, and SOC playbooks within a busy security operations environment. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in SOC or similar roles, a relevant degree, and solid analytical skills.

Qualifications

• SOC experience or similar cybersecurity role.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, CS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
• Investigate potential security incidents, analyzing logs and system behavior to determine scope and impact.
• Respond to security alerts and incidents according to established procedures, escalating as necessary.
• Assist in the development and refinement of SOC playbooks and operational procedures.
• Conduct daily health checks of security monitoring tools and systems.
• Contribute to threat intelligence gathering and analysis to enhance detection capabilities.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Incident response

Threat intel

Networking basics

Analytical skills

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

IDS/IPS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant Information Security Analyst to join their Security Operations Center (SOC) team in Bloemfontein . In this role, you will be on the front lines, monitoring security alerts, investigating potential threats, and responding to security incidents to protect the organization’s critical assets. You will play a vital part in maintaining the security posture and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our client’s systems and data. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about cybersecurity to gain hands‑on experience in a critical operational environment and contribute to a secure digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
• Investigate potential security incidents, analyzing logs and system behavior to determine the scope and impact.
• Respond to security alerts and incidents according to established procedures, escalating as necessary.
• Assist in the development and refinement of SOC playbooks and operational procedures.
• Conduct daily health checks of security monitoring tools and systems.
• Contribute to threat intelligence gathering and analysis to enhance detection capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment or similar cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools, such as SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and intrusion detection systems.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols and operating system security.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowances if applicable.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Pension fund benefits.
• Training and development opportunities to advance your cybersecurity career.
• A supportive team environment focused on continuous learning and operational excellence.