Remote Network Security Analyst: Threat Detection

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Network Security to join our cybersecurity team in South Africa. The role is fully remote and focused on safeguarding digital assets by monitoring networks, detecting threats, and responding to incidents.

You will work with SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs, perform vulnerability assessments, and help develop security policies while staying abreast of evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, IT, or cybersecurity.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity with emphasis on network security and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and common attack vectors.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Security certifications (CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network security infrastructure for threats and anomalies.
• Analyze security alerts using SIEM tools to identify incidents.
• Lead incident response, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and implement security policies and best practices.
• Prepare reports and contribute to security awareness training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Cybersecurity

CompTIA Security+ or CISSP desirable

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

LogRhythm

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint security solutions

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Network Security to join our cybersecurity team in South Africa. The role is fully remote and focused on safeguarding digital assets by monitoring networks, detecting threats, and responding to incidents.

You will work with SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs, perform vulnerability assessments, and help develop security policies while staying abreast of evolving threats.