Principal Security Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Paarl; À distance; ZAR 1 975 000 - 2 962 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Global health insurance

Remote work with flexibility

Professional development budget

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Security Analyst to join a fully remote workforce. This senior role demands deep expertise in cybersecurity threats, risk management, and incident response to safeguard algorithms, data, and IP.

The successful candidate will mentor other security professionals and drive security initiatives aligned with business goals. The role emphasizes strategic security vision, excellent analysis, and collaboration across distributed teams in a remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of information security experience with emphasis on analysis and incident response.
• Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GCFA, or GCIH are strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement advanced threat detection and incident response strategies.
• Conduct in-depth forensic investigations and root cause analyses of complex security incidents.
• Perform comprehensive security risk assessments and threat modeling for new and existing systems.
• Design and advocate for security architecture improvements to enhance the overall security posture.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms.
• Lead security projects, driving them to successful completion and aligning with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and operational procedures.
• Provide expert consultation on security matters to technical and executive leadership.

Connaissances

Threat modeling

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Digital forensics

Network security

Cloud security

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Security leadership

Formation

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Outils

Python

Bash

AWS

GCP

OSINT tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in AI and machine learning, is seeking an exceptional Principal Security Analyst to join their fully remote workforce. This senior role requires an individual with a profound understanding of advanced cybersecurity threats, risk management, and incident response strategies. You will be instrumental in defining and executing sophisticated security measures to protect proprietary algorithms, sensitive data, and intellectual property. As a remote-first organization, we empower our employees with the autonomy to excel in their roles, fostering innovation and collaboration across distributed teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic vision for security, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to mentor and guide other security professionals. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a highly innovative company and play a critical part in securing its future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced threat detection and incident response strategies.
• Conduct in-depth forensic investigations and root cause analyses of complex security incidents.
• Perform comprehensive security risk assessments and threat modeling for new and existing systems.
• Design and advocate for security architecture improvements to enhance the overall security posture.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms.
• Lead security projects, driving them to successful completion and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and operational procedures.
• Provide expert consultation on security matters to technical and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant experience considered.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a strong emphasis on advanced analysis and incident response.
• Proven expertise in threat intelligence, malware analysis, digital forensics, and incident management.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Linux, Windows), cloud environments (AWS, GCP), and application security.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to diverse audiences.
• Relevant advanced certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GCFA, or GCIH are strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package and stock options.
• Comprehensive global health insurance and retirement planning.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI/ML security challenges.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being.