Junior SOC Analyst

MANCOSA PTY LTD; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing cybersecurity startup in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a core member for its founding team. The role focuses on active defense and analysis, contributing to the company's security operations while participating in various business aspects. Candidates should be final year students or recent graduates with degrees in IT and a strong understanding of networking and cybersecurity principles. The position requires proficiency in Linux and an eagerness to thrive in a startup setting. This is a 6-month contract based primarily in the office, with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate in IT or related field.
• Strong theoretical understanding of Networking (TCP/IP).
• Proficiency in Linux and command-line.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat hunting and research to identify anomalies.
• Triage alerts to distinguish false alarms from real attacks.
• Execute incident response protocols and manage vulnerabilities.

Skills

Threat Hunting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Commerce in Information and Technology Management

Tools

Linux

CompTIA Security+

CySA+

Python

Job description

Join Evove Cyber as a core member of the Founding Team. You will not just be an employee; you will be a key driver of our defensive operations, working directly under the guidance of the Founder to shape the company’s future. While your primary focus will be active defence and analysis, we are a high-performance startup that values "holistic" defenders—you must be willing to participate across all aspects of the business, from client engagement to technical strategy.

Main Responsibilities

• Threat Hunting & Research: Proactively hunt for anomalies and conduct deep research into emerging global threats to keep our defences ahead of the curve.
• Triage & alerts to distinguish between false alarms and real "True Positive" attacks.
• Incident Response: Execute the "Kill Chain" protocol—isolating infected endpoints and blocking malicious IPs.
• Vulnerability Management: Run vulnerability scans and assist in the remediation of security weaknesses.
\: Assist with POPIA compliance checks and client reporting.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Preferred Qualification
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (School of Information and Digital Technology this stream due to its focus on Principles of Cyber Security, Network Monitoring, and Data Analytics.
• Alternative Qualification – Bachelor of Commerce in Information and Technology Management (Focus on IT Law/Ethics & Systems Analysis).
• Experience: Final Year Student or Recent Graduate.

Competencies

• Operational Discipline: Ability to follow strict protocols under pressure, with the capacity to develop efficient and robust playbooks for future teams to follow.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret logs, data patterns, and network traffic.
• Communication: Ability to document incidents clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Strong theoretical understanding of Networking (TCP/IP) and Cyber Security principles.
• Operating Systems: Proficiency in Linux and specialized security‑focused operating systems (command-line proficiency is essential).
• Willingness to work in a high-tempo startup environment.

Nice to have

• Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CySA+).
• Familiarity with Python for basic scripting.

Job Type & Contract Length: 6‑Month Contract (With review for renewal/permanency based on performance) and subject to our internal resource requirements.

Geographical Location: Durban North, KZN.

Office based or remote: Primarily Office‑Based, with occasional remote work and client site visits.

Additional information/ comments: We are looking for a candidate who views Cyber Security as a vocation, not just a job.