Remote Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 520.000 - 780.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work setup

Flexible working hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Access to security tools and resources

Retirement savings plan

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join a remote-first security operations team. You will monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to threats, strengthening our client’s defenses across networks, endpoints, and cloud services.

You will conduct vulnerability assessments, participate in pen testing, develop security policies, and provide awareness training while collaborating with IT colleagues to implement controls and safeguard critical information.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or SOC Analyst.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices (NIST/ISO 27001).
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk/QRadar) and EDR solutions.
• Knowledge of networks, Windows/Linux OS, and common attack vectors.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH are desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoints.
• Analyze security incidents to determine scope, impact, and root cause.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Respond to incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Investigate breaches and provide detailed incident reports.
• Stay current with threats and mitigation techniques; maintain monitoring tools.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Herramientas

Splunk

QRadar

EDR

IDS/IPS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join a remote-first security operations team. You will monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to threats, strengthening our client’s defenses across networks, endpoints, and cloud services.

You will conduct vulnerability assessments, participate in pen testing, develop security policies, and provide awareness training while collaborating with IT colleagues to implement controls and safeguard critical information.