Junior Security Ops Analyst — Hybrid & Mentorship

Placements24; Gqeberha; Híbrido; ZAR 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Structured training program

Opportunities for professional certs

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Junior Security Operations Analyst to join a growing tech startup. You will monitor alerts, perform initial triage, and work with senior analysts to safeguard the company's infrastructure and data.

The role offers hands-on experience in SIEM/IDS/endpoint protection, opportunities for professional certification, and a structured training program in a collaborative, energetic team.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field or equivalent experience.
• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge, networking concepts and operating systems.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Perform initial analysis and triage of security incidents.
• Escalate incidents to senior analysts and incident response teams.
• Assist in the investigation of security events and potential breaches.
• Document security incidents and procedures.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Junior Security Operations Analyst to join a growing tech startup. You will monitor alerts, perform initial triage, and work with senior analysts to safeguard the company's infrastructure and data.

The role offers hands-on experience in SIEM/IDS/endpoint protection, opportunities for professional certification, and a structured training program in a collaborative, energetic team.