Remote Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Detection & IR

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 650.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote

Health insurance

Learning & certifications

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and analytical Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will monitor security alerts, analyze threats, and respond to incidents to protect digital assets and maintain confidentiality of information systems.

You will work in a dynamic, collaborative virtual environment, applying threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment skills, while communicating findings clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or threat analysis.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
• Strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware, and network protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting and communicate findings clearly.

Aufgaben

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Analyze security events to identify threats, policy violations, and vulnerabilities.
• Investigate security incidents, gather evidence, and help develop containment and remediation strategies.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.

Kenntnisse

Threat analysis

Incident response

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewall administration

Endpoint security

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint security

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and analytical Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will monitor security alerts, analyze threats, and respond to incidents to protect digital assets and maintain confidentiality of information systems.

You will work in a dynamic, collaborative virtual environment, applying threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment skills, while communicating findings clearly to stakeholders.