Remote Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant and skilled Remote Cybersecurity Analyst to join their distributed security operations team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.

You will play a critical role in protecting our organization's digital assets by monitoring security systems, detecting threats, and responding to security incidents. You will work with cutting-edge security tools, perform vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR to identify potential threats.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop remediation plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address system weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the implementation of security controls and measures.

Skills

SIEM experience

Incident response

Threat detection

Network security

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

Our client is seeking a vigilant and skilled Remote Cybersecurity Analyst to join their distributed security operations team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will play a critical role in protecting our organization's digital assets by monitoring security systems, detecting threats, and responding to security incidents. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and contribute to safeguarding our global operations from evolving cyber threats, all within a collaborative, remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) to identify potential threats.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop remediation plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address system weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the implementation of security controls and measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or in a similar security role.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, threat vectors, and incident response methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems and other security tools.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment focused on security excellence.