Remote Information Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Career advancement within global team

Cybersecurity company environment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Information Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst for a global cloud security leader. You will monitor real-time security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate responses from a fully remote setup.

The role requires 2+ years in an SOC or similar, strong SIEM and log analysis skills, and excellent communication for remote collaboration. Open to applicants globally, with Upington as a possible location reference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years in an SOC or similar security monitoring role.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools and log analysis.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and incident response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other tools.
• Analyze events to identify threats, intrusions, and policy violations.
• Conduct initial investigation and triage of incidents; document findings.
• Escalate confirmed incidents to senior analysts or IR teams.
• Perform threat hunting to identify emerging threats.
• Maintain and tune SOC tools and dashboards.
• Develop and update playbooks and SOPs for detection and response.
• Share security best practices within the team.
• Stay current on cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.

Skills

SIEM skills

Log analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cloud security solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Information Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their fully remote security team. This critical role involves real-time monitoring of security alerts, proactive threat detection, and rapid response to cyber incidents across a complex global infrastructure. You will be the first line of defense, analyzing security events, identifying malicious activity, and escalating incidents according to established protocols. This is an exceptional opportunity to work remotely from anywhere, contributing to the security of cutting-edge cloud services. We are looking for a dedicated individual with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for protecting digital assets in a fully remote setting. You will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity and security of our client's services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts generated by SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security tools.
• Analyze security events to identify potential threats, intrusions, and policy violations.
• Conduct initial investigation and triage of security incidents, documenting findings.
• Escalate confirmed security incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify emerging threats.
• Assist in the maintenance and tuning of SOC tools and dashboards.
• Develop and update playbooks and standard operating procedures for incident detection and response.
• Contribute to security awareness and best practices sharing within the team.
• Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security monitoring role.
• Proficiency in using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and analyzing log data.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common attack vectors.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and incident response methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain focus in a remote work environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GSEC are a plus.
• This is a fully remote position, open to candidates in Upington, Northern Cape and beyond.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with no requirement for office attendance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing global team.
• Work with a dynamic, forward-thinking cybersecurity company.