Remote Cyber Defense Senior Network Security Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 1,506,000 - 2,176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Annual leave + paid sick days

Funding for certifications and培训

Technology stipend

Retirement savings with company match

Work-from-anywhere flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Security Analyst for a fully remote role. You will monitor security, analyze threats, and respond to incidents while collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field, 5+ years in network security, strong knowledge of TCP/IP and security controls, and certifications such as CISSP or CEH are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in network security analysis or related role.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and security concepts.
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and IDS/IPS systems.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network activity for breaches, intrusions, and malicious activity.
• Analyze security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls.
• Investigate and respond to incidents with containment and eradication strategies.
• Manage network security controls including firewalls and VPNs.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and update security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Stay updated on threats, trends, and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Provide security awareness training to employees.
• Document security incidents, investigations, and resolutions.

Skills

Security fundamentals

Threat detection

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Communication & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or CS

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Firewall management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Security Analyst for a fully remote role. You will monitor security, analyze threats, and respond to incidents while collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field, 5+ years in network security, strong knowledge of TCP/IP and security controls, and certifications such as CISSP or CEH are desirable.