Junior Cybersecurity Analyst — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous leave

Mentorship programs

Certifications

Security tech exposure

Hybrid work balance

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role supports the security team in monitoring systems, incident response, and security controls while learning from senior analysts in a fast-paced retail tech environment.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree, has 0–3 years IT/cybersecurity exposure, and demonstrates a proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity-related roles.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols and operating systems (Windows/Linux).
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, or antivirus software is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
• Assist in investigation and triage of security incidents.
• Perform routine security tasks such as vulnerability scanning and log analysis.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls.
• Help in the development and delivery of security awareness training materials.
• Document security procedures and incident response steps.
• Stay updated on current cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist senior analysts with security projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to security reporting and metrics generation.
• Learn and apply security best practices in daily tasks.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Antivirus software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role supports the security team in monitoring systems, incident response, and security controls while learning from senior analysts in a fast-paced retail tech environment.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree, has 0–3 years IT/cybersecurity exposure, and demonstrates a proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.