Remote Cloud Security Analyst — SIEM & Incident Response

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Cloud Security to join its fully remote security operations team. You will monitor SIEM alerts, investigate incidents, and implement cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role emphasizes staying ahead of threats, performing vulnerability assessments, and contributing to incident response planning. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in cloud security are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and cloud security best practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM systems for suspicious activity and breaches.
• Investigate incidents, perform forensic analysis, and document findings.
• Implement and manage cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and pen testing to identify weaknesses.
• Develop security policies, incident response plans, and training.
• Stay updated on threats and technologies; recommend improvements.

Skills

Cloud security

SIEM monitoring

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Cloud Security to join its fully remote security operations team. You will monitor SIEM alerts, investigate incidents, and implement cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role emphasizes staying ahead of threats, performing vulnerability assessments, and contributing to incident response planning. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in cloud security are required.