Remote Security Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor security systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents from a fully remote setup. The role emphasizes proactive threat detection, incident handling, and ongoing security improvements.

The candidate should have 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, familiarity with SIEM tools, and knowledge of network, endpoint, and cloud security. Certifications like CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity operations or analysis experience.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools and log analysis.
• Knowledge of network, endpoint, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience with incident response procedures and digital forensics.
• Certifications such as CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs to detect threats and intrusions.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and coordinate responses.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Stay updated on threats, trends, and security technologies.
• Educate users and provide security awareness training.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security monitoring

Security awareness training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / Computer Science

Certifications such as CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor security systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents from a fully remote setup. The role emphasizes proactive threat detection, incident handling, and ongoing security improvements.

The candidate should have 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, familiarity with SIEM tools, and knowledge of network, endpoint, and cloud security. Certifications like CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+ are a plus.