On-Site SOC Cyber Defender & Incident Response

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement fund

Training and certifications

Exposure to diverse security tech

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, ZA, seeks a vigilant Cyber Security Analyst focused on SOC functions. You will monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to threats in real time to protect IT infrastructure and client data.

The role requires 1–3 years in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk or QRadar, and strong analytical and communication skills. It is an on-site position with opportunities to advance through training and certifications.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience, SOC/incident response.
• Hands-on with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and monitoring solutions.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack techniques.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence feeds and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work shifts and be part of an on-call rotation.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to security monitoring.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor security events and alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR.
• Analyze security incidents, identify root causes, and upscale as necessary.
• Perform incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security breaches.
• Develop and refine security playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC tools and processes.
• Generate regular reports on security incidents and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to address security vulnerabilities and risks.

Conhecimentos

SOC operations

Cybersecurity

Analytical thinking

Incident response

Communication skills

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Ferramentas

Splunk

QRadar

EDR

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, ZA, seeks a vigilant Cyber Security Analyst focused on SOC functions. You will monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to threats in real time to protect IT infrastructure and client data.

The role requires 1–3 years in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk or QRadar, and strong analytical and communication skills. It is an on-site position with opportunities to advance through training and certifications.